An expansion of Michigan's unemployment benefits takes effect Wednesday, bringing a boost to payments and an increase to the length of time workers in the state can receive them. In December 2024 ...

Michigan workers who file new unemployment claims starting April 2 will see noticeably higher benefit amounts and a longer claim period as compared to recent limits, based on a new law that is ...

Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Michigan rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of ...

Starting April 2, Michigan will increase the maximum weekly unemployment benefit and extend the number of weeks individuals can receive benefits. The maximum benefit will rise to $446 in 2025.

LANSING — Several significant new policies have been put into effect in Michigan this week, including new laws that streamline surrogacy agreements and expand unemployment benefits to levels ...

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the state's unemployment rate was 5.5%, trailing behind Nevada's 5.9% rate.

Michigan's unemployment rate rose to 5.5% in March, according to state data, up from 5.4% in February. The jobless rate in March 2024 was 4.2%.

The new unemployment benefits bring the first boost to the maximum payment in decades and expands the timeline for receiving benefits. An expansion of Michigan's unemployment benefits takes effect ...

Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Michigan rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to ...

Michigan's unemployment rate has risen for three consecutive months. Payroll jobs declines in March were led by losses in the manufacturing and professional and business services sectors.