Michigan Unemployment

Michigan is receiving millions in federal grant money to address disparities in gaining jobless benefits.

A seven-year-old lawsuit against the state over malfunctions in the state's unemployment compensation system will continue. That's under a decision today by the Supreme Court.

A multi-million-dollar spending bill to support the state’s unemployment insurance system has received the governor's signature.

The acting director of Michigan’s unemployment agency told a House committee the system was overwhelmed by a surge in claims as COVID-19 idled workers, as well as short-staffing, and an antiquated computer system.

Thousands of people in Michigan face losing federal unemployment benefits this week. Unemployment payments tied to the pandemic expire for millions of other people nationwide in the coming days.

More than ten thousand Michiganders lost unemployment benefits over the weekend.Michigan officials say about 16-thousand people were receiving extra…

The state says an increase in the minimum wage is unlikely for next year.Right now, the minimum hourly wage in Michigan, is 9 dollars and 65 cents an…