Up to 59 weeks of jobless benefits now available in Michigan The Federal Extended Benefits (EB) program kicks in when a state’s jobless rate averages more than 8% for three consecutive months, bringing the total benefits period to 59 weeks for those impacted by COVID-19.
Has MI unemployment been extended?
The U.S. Department of Labor notified the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency that the program will no longer be payable after this week. The extended benefits program provides an extra 13-20 weeks of benefits for people who have exhausted their regular unemployment benefits and other extensions.
What is Michigan’s unemployment rate 2021?
Michigan
| Data Series | Jan 2021 | Apr 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate(2) | 5.7 | 4.9 |
| Nonfarm Wage and Salary Employment | ||
| Total Nonfarm(3) | 4,057.1 | 4,115.5 |
| 12-month % change | -8.8 | 21.1 |
How long is unemployment in Michigan extension?
The EB program goes into effect when the unemployment rate is high and provides an additional 13-20 weeks of benefits for those who have exhausted their regular unemployment benefits and other extension programs.
What is Michigan unemployment rate currently 2021?
Michigan employment in June remained 258,000, or 5.4 percent, below the February 2020 level. Unemployment in the state was 50,000, or about 27 percent, higher than the February 2020 level. The June 2021 jobless rate of 5.0 percent was 1.3 percentage points above the February 2020 level.
What day is unemployment paid in Michigan?
Claimants must certify (report) every two weeks that they are eligible for benefits. After the first certification (which is done during the third week of unemployment) they will receive their payment in about 2-3 days, but can vary depending on circumstances.
What will the minimum wage be in Michigan in 2021?
$9.65
The Michigan minimum wage effective January 1, 2021, is $9.65. The rate did not increase as the unemployment rate for 2020 exceeded 8.5%.
