Proposal Increasing Unemployment Benefits Moves

Proposal Increasing Unemployment Benefits Moves

Legislation increasing the maximum number of weeks per year a person may qualify for unemployment benefits from 20 to 26 weeks, and other changes to the unemployment system in Michigan was passed by the House of Representatives this week. Key Points: The legislation...
Senate Expands Unemployment Benefits

Senate Expands Unemployment Benefits

This week, along a nearly party-line vote the Senate voted to expand unemployment benefits for Michigan residents. Key Points: Senate Bill 40 was introduced by Senator Paul Wojno (D-Warren) The bill increases the maximum number of weeks per year a person may qualify...
Minimum Wage Increase Schedule

Minimum Wage Increase Schedule

The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity released the schedule of increases to the state’s minimum wage. The information is in accordance with the recent Michigan Supreme Court ruling regarding the Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act. Effective...