Jason Palmer began his role as director of the Michigan Unemployment Agency (UIA), succeeding Julia Dale who resigned in January.
Jason Palmer:
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- He most recently served as the Assistant Commissioner at the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Regional Commissioner for the Chicago Region.
- Prior to that, he was the director of Michigan’s Bureau of Labor Market Information and Strategic Initiatives.
- Palmer has a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Michigan State University, a master’s degree in Labor and Industrial Relations from Wayne State University, and a doctorate in Sociology from MSU. He received his Juris Doctorate from the MSU College of Law.
UIA:
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- The agency administers the unemployment insurance program, which provides temporary financial assistance to individuals.
- Benefits are paid through taxes on employers covered under the Michigan Employment Security Act.
