These 2 Michigan Cities Have the Highest Jobless Rates in America
A new survey looking into U.S. unemployment rates finds that the worst two places in America to be looking for a job are BOTH in Michigan.
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West Michigan Lawmaker Launches Investigation Into Unemployment Agency
Rep. Steve Johnson of Wayland, the Chairman of the House Oversight Committee in Michigan, is launching an investigation into the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency. The investigation comes on the heels of recent mistakes by the agency that may cost thousands of Michigan's residents thousands in dollars.
Michigan Lawmakers Vote To End $300 Payments To Those Still Unemployed
On Thursday, after amending a previously non-controversial bill, the Michigan House voted 60-49 to end the extra $300 in supplemental federal payments to job seekers receiving unemployment benefits.
Collecting Unemployment? You’ll Soon Have to Prove Work Searches
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the work search requirement to receive unemployment has been waived in the state of Michigan. That is about to change.
Beware Of Potential Scam On MI Unemployment Recipients
AG Nessel reminds unemployment recipients that UIA will never ask for personal information through an email.
Ever Been Fired By Your Own Parents? Yikes
This girl works at her family business, and posted a video of her opening some mail from her mom. Turns out they were unemployment papers, which seems like a good time to give your mom a phone call.
Source: Instagram
Lawmakers Want Michigan’s Unemployment Offices Re-opened
Leaders on both sides are pushing the governor to open office to help expedite unemployment claims that have been in limbo for over 6 weeks.
Fast Food Chains Across Michigan And Around Country Adding Jobs
We're talking thousands of job openings are available across the nation at fast-food restaurants, with locations in West Michigan.
Executive Order Signed Wed Will Speed Up Unemployment Benefits
Gov. Whitmer signed a new Executive Order speeding up the process to get unemployment as well as extending a previous Executive Order extending benefits.
Tupac Shakur Really Needs His Unemployment Check
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear was very frustrated in a Monday night news conference, saying people have been filing for unemployment under fake names - including Tupac Shakur.
Source: Herald Leader
Logan’s Roadhouse Closing 261 Stores, Firing All Laid-off Workers
CraftWorks Holdings also reportedly fired their CEO Hazem Ouf and CFO Jim Lebs after the two were accused of paying the company's bills without permission.
500 People Are Still Owed Unemployment Refunds From The State
They want to give you the money, they just don't know where to send the check; which sounds like a scam, but isn't. I promise.