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Learn about Michigan's unemployment insurance program, how to apply, maintaining eligibility and more. UIA Claimant Roadmap. Schedule a Coaching Session for First-time Filers or to learn about your Monetary Determination. UIA Community Connect Program
- UI Dashboard
This innovative resource provides in-depth analysis of key...
- UIA Resources for Employers
Employers must reset their MiWAM account password every 90...
- Tools
Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) provides...
- UIA Resources for Claimants
The State of Michigan has reached a $55 million preliminary...
- Community Liaisons
Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) provides...
- UIA Community Connect
Outreach and education on the unemployment insurance system...
- Office of Employer Ombudsman
The Office of Employer Ombudsman (OEO) is committed to...
- About Unemployment Insurance
During periods of high unemployment, unemployed workers may...
- UI Dashboard
You may certify online through the Michigan Web Account Manager (MiWAM). Go to your MiWAM UI Claim page – Account Alerts - “ You have benefits weeks that have not been certified – click here to Certify”
Your claim for unemployment insurance benefits should be filed the first week you are laid off. For your claim to be filed on time, you must file by Friday of the week following your last day of work.
Michigan residents seeking unemployment compensation can use the Michigan unemployment benefits calculator to estimate their payments. Calculate your estimated Michigan unemployment benefit by entering your gross wages below.
The State of Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) provides unemployment benefits to eligible workers who become unemployed or under-employed through no fault of their own and meet certain other eligibility requirements.
You can only get 20 weeks of unemployment benefits in a benefit year. The maximum amount of unemployment is $362 a week. The weeks you get benefits are called benefit weeks. The number of benefit weeks you get depends on your total base period wages and your weekly benefit amount.
Learn how to file weekly unemployment claims in Michigan. You must certify your eligibility before you can collect weekly UI payments.