jobless benefits

Federally-Funded Unemployment Benefits Reduced

Michigan residents will no longer be able to receive some federally-funded benefits because the state’s unemployment rate has fallen below nine percent.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/03/27

Jobless Benefits OK For Medical Marijuana Users

A Michigan judge has ruled that medical marijuana users who follow the state’s medical marijuana law may collect unemployment benefits.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/03/07

‘Customer Service Saturday’ Offers Extra-Hours Unemployment Help

Extended unemployment benefits are ending Saturday for many in Michigan and the state’s unemployment agency is offering people help.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/02/18

Feds Cut Unemployment Benefits As Michigan Jobless Rate Declines

Michigan reduced unemployment from 26 to 20 weeks this year.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/02/03

Jobless Benefits Can Be Requested During Holidays

State offices will be closed the next two Fridays and Mondays for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, but jobless applicants can still apply for unemployment benefits online.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/12/22

Michigan Lawmakers OK Jobless Benefits Changes

The Republican-led Michigan Legislature on Wednesday approved legislation aimed at stabilizing the state’s unemployment benefits fund, including a bill that could make it tougher for some to get and keep jobless benefits.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/12/15

Genesee County: 50 Get Unemployment Benefits On The Job

An audit by Genesee County officials has found that more than 50 government employees have collected about $30,000 in unemployment benefits while still on the job.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/08/28

Michigan Dems Push For Extended Jobless Benefits

Democrats in the Michigan legislature are attempting to reverse a vote that will cut the number of weeks jobless workers can receive state unemployment benefits.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/05/09

Lawmakers Approve Changes To Jobless Benefits

State lawmakers have reached agreement on legislation that will extend benefits to thousands of Michigan’s unemployed residents.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/03/24

Stocks Down Slightly, Claims For Jobless Benefits Rise

Initial requests for jobless benefits rose last week to their highest level since April, a sign that hiring remains weak and some companies are still cutting workers. But stocks were down slightly heading into the […]

2010/08/05

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