Michigan Unemployment

Michigan Unemployment Insurance Benefits

Michigan’s unemployment insurance benefits provide temporary financial support for workers who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own. Successful claimants must also meet Michigan’s additional eligibility requirements.

UI benefits are intended to provide temporary relief to unemployed workers while they look for new jobs. This unemployment assistance helps lessen the negative impacts of lost wages on Michigan workers and their families and the state’s overall economy.

Michigan employers pay into the state’s UI benefits program, which is set aside within Michigan’s Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund. Unemployment benefits then are sourced from this fund as needed.

Michigan Unemployment Services

Website	https://www.michigan.gov/leo
Private Website	Michigan Unemployment
Phone	866-500-0017
Apply Online	File for Unemployment
Weekly Certification	How to Certify
Appeal a Denial	Protest a Decision
Find a Local Office	Local Offices
Report Fraud	Fraud Reporting Form
Coronavirus Updates	https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus

How To Qualify for Unemployment Benefits in Michigan

To be eligible for the UI benefit program, a Michigan resident must meet each of the following criteria:

• Are unemployed through no fault of their own
• Have worked in Michigan during the past 12 months
• Have earned a minimum wage amount as determined by Michigan guidelines
• Actively are seeking employment during each week for which benefits are requested
• Are available and able to accept suitable work if and when it is offered

It’s important to note that a final determination can’t be confirmed until an initial claim is submitted and reviewed, so it’s important to submit your initial unemployment claim as soon as possible after you lose your job. If you aren’t positive you meet the criteria above, you should apply anyway so that you can find out for certain.

Benefit Payments and Duration

Base Period	First 4 of the last 5 completed quarters
Alt Base Period	Last 4 completed quarters

Duration of Benefits	Weekly Payment		Maximum Benefits Amount (1 year)
	Min	Max
14-20 weeks	$150	$362	$7,240

How To Apply for Unemployment Benefits in Michigan

The state of Michigan strongly encourages all claimants to submit their initial claim online, which is the easiest and most efficient way. You may apply online anytime, and you should expect to spend about 45 minutes for the entire process.

Since you must be actively seeking new job opportunities in order to receive your weekly benefit payment, it’s a good idea to get a head start on your job search. The more effort you are putting into finding a job and proving you are an eligible worker, the easier it will be to receive help along the way.

After applying for unemployment benefits, you can begin your work search by finding the closest American Job Center. The American Job Center program is an organization focused on helping unemployed workers find suitable work near them. 

You can also find a similar unemployment insurance agency or service center near you to help you in your work search.

Managing Your Unemployment Benefits

For each week you’d like to collect UI benefit, you’ll be required to submit a weekly certification, which can be submitted online. This certification simply establishes that for the prior week, your work search activity rendered you eligible for a weekly benefit amount.

Be prepared to answer questions about the measures you took to look for employment and whether you remain able and available to work. Report any income you earned and job offers you received.

Filing an Appeal

If you disagree with a determination regarding your new claim, you can formally submit a protest and ask the state to review your unemployment claim again. Michigan allows both the claimant and the employer to submit a protest. You may do so through the online account you’ve already created earlier in the process.

To file an appeal, simply follow the steps below:

• Select the claim ID of the benefit year in question.
• Select Determination Status, and then click on File a Protest or File Appeal for the decision you’d like to protest.
• Fill in all required fields and use the “Add” feature to upload any supporting documentation or evidence you’d like to include with your formal protest

Once your protest is received, you will receive information about an appeals hearing. You must participate in this hearing in order to potentially change the outcome regarding your unemployment insurance claim.

If you need support, you can request Advocacy Assistance through your existing online account or by calling 800-638-3994 and selecting option 2 from the automated menu.

Reporting Fraud

Unemployment fraud, including identity theft, is a serious criminal offense that weakens the integrity of Michigan’s UI benefits program. Fraudulent claims can keep jobless benefits out of the hands of those who need them the most. If you suspect someone of abusing Michigan’s unemployment insurance program, you can report fraud online or call the UIA Customer Service Hotline at 866-500-0017.

Michigan Unemployment Office Locations

Lenawee Unemployment Office	1040 South Winter StSuite 1014Adrian, MI 49221	517-266-5627
Unemployment Office – Allegan County	3255 122nd AvenueSuite 101Allegan, MI 49010	269-686-5079
Unemployment Office – Alma	327 East Center StreetAlma, MI 48801	989-466-4832
Alpena County Unemployment Office	315 West ChisholmAlpena, MI 49707	989-356-3339
Huron County Unemployment Office	614 N Port CrescentBad Axe, MI 48413	989-269-2311
Lake County Unemployment Office	5252 M-37Baldwin, MI 49304	231-745-2703
Battle Creek Unemployment Office	200 West Van Buren StBattle Creek, MI 49017	269-660-1412
Unemployment Office – Bay County	4061 N EuclidNorth Pointe PlazaBay City, MI 48706	989-667-0500
Unemployment Office – Benton Harbor	499 West Main StreetBenton Harbor, MI 49022	800-285-WORKS
Gogebic County Unemployment Office	100 South Mill St.Bessemer, MI 49911	906-932-4059
Big Rapids Unemployment Office	14330 Northland DriveBig Rapids, MI 49307	231-796-0049
Unemployment Office – Wexford County	401 North Lake StreetSuite 700Cadillac, MI 49601	231-775-3408
Tuscola County Unemployment Office	1184 Cleaver RoadCaro, MI 48723	989-673-8103
Unemployment Office – Eaton County	945 Reynolds RoadCharlotte, MI 48813	517-816-6980
Cheboygan Unemployment Office	11153 N Straits HwyCheboygan, MI 49721	231-627-4303
Unemployment Office – Clinton Township	43630 Hayes Road Suite 100Clinton Township, MI 48038	586-263-1501
Coldwater Unemployment Office	210 Vista DriveColdwater, MI 49036	517-278-0200
Dearborn Unemployment Office	6451 Schaefer RoadDearborn, MI 48126	313-945-8159
Detroit Employment Solutions	9301 Michigan AvenueDetroit, MI 48210	313-962-9675
Unemployment Office – Detroit	5555 Conner AvenueDetroit, MI 48213	313-963-9675
Iosco County Unemployment Office	1230 East US 23East Tawas, MI 48730	989-362-6407
Delta County Unemployment Office	2950 College AvenueEscanaba, MI 49829	906-789-9732
Genesee County Unemployment Office	711 N Saginaw StreetSuite 300Flint, MI 48503	810-233-5974
Otsego Unemployment Office	2927 D & M DriveGaylord, MI 49735	989-732-3886
Gladwin County Unemployment Office	110 Buckeye StreetGladwin, MI 48624	989-426-8571
Unemployment Office – Franklin	121 Franklin SESuite 120Grand Rapids, MI 49507	616-336-4040
Unemployment Office – Grand Rapids	215 Straight Ave NWGrand Rapids, MI 49504	616-336-4460
Crawford Unemployment Office	4595 Salling DriveGrayling, MI 49738	989-348-8709
West Montcalm Unemployment Office	114 South Greenville West DrGreenville, MI 48838	616-754-3611
Grosse Pointe Unemployment Office	17888 Mack AveGrosse Pointe, MI 48230	313-343-5617
Houghton County Unemployment Office	400 Quincy Street3rd FloorHancock, MI 49930	906-482-6916
Clare County Unemployment Office	402 N First StreetHarrison, MI 48625	989-539-2173
Unemployment Office – Barry County	130 E. State St.Suite AHastings, MI 49058	616-649-9850
Highland Park Unemployment Office	144 E Manchester StreetHighland Park, MI 48203	313-826-0299
Hillsdale Unemployment Office	21 Care DriveHillsdale, MI 49242	517-437-3381
Unemployment Office – Ottawa County	121 Clover StreetHolland, MI 49423	616-396-2154
Livingston Unemployment Office	1240 Packard DriveHowell, MI 48843	517-546-7450
Ionia Unemployment Office	301 W Main StIonia, MI 48846	616-389-8525
Dickinson County Unemployment Office	127 South Stephenson AveSuite 211Iron Mountain, MI 49801	906-774-3647
Iron County Unemployment Office	305 West Genesee StreetIron River, MI 49935	906-265-0532
Jackson Unemployment Office	209 East Washington AvenueSuite 100Jackson, MI 49201	517-841-5627
Kalamazoo Unemployment Office	1601 South Burdick StreetKalamazoo, MI 49001-4614	269-383-2536
Kalkaska Unemployment Office	103 Third StreetKalkaska, MI 49646	231-258-8889
Baraga County Unemployment Office	2 South Main StreetSuite AL`Anse, MI 49946	906-523-1072
Unemployment Office – Lansing	2110 South Cedar StreetLansing, MI 48910	517-492-5500
Lapeer County Unemployment Office	550 Lake DrivePO Box 600Lapeer, MI 48446	810-664-1680
Alcona Unemployment Office	202 South 2nd StreetSuite B; PO Box 316Lincoln, MI 48742	989-736-6082
Livonia  Unemployment Office	30246 Plymouth RoadLivonia, MI 48150	734-513-4900
Mason County Unemployment Office	920 E. Tinkham Ave.Ludington, MI 49431	231-843-2563
Manistee Unemployment Office	400 River StreetManistee, MI 49660	231-723-2535
Unemployment Office – Manistique	300 Walnut StreetRoom 264Manistique, MI 49854	906-586-4255
Marquette County Unemployment Office	1498 O’Dovero DrMarquette, MI 49855	906-228-3075
Menominee County  Unemployment Office	461 1st StreetMenominee, MI 49858	906-482-7206
Unemployment Office Midland County	1409 WashingtonMidland, MI 48640	989-631-3073
Oscoda County Unemployment Office	1329 S Mount Tom RoadMio, MI 48647	989-826-6107
Monroe  Unemployment Office	1531 North Telegraph RoadSuite DMonroe, MI 48162	734-240-7950
Unemployment Office – Mt. Clemens	75 North River RoadMt. Clemens, MI 48043	586-783-8700
Isabella Unemployment Office	5889 East BroadwayMt. Pleasant, MI 48858	989-772-5304
Alger County Unemployment Office	413 Maple StreetSuite 6, Room 101Munising, MI 49862	906-586-4255
Unemployment Office – Muskegon	316 Morris AvenueSuite 100Muskegon, MI 49440	231-724-6381
Newaygo County Unemployment Office	9075 S. Mason Dr.Newaygo, MI 49337	231-924-3230
Luce County Unemployment Office	501 West Harrie StreetNewberry, MI 49868	906-293-8551
Oakland County Unemployment Office	31186 Beck RoadNovi, MI 48377	248-926-1820
Unemployment Office – Oak Park	22180 ParklawnOak Park, MI 48237	248-691-8437
Isle County Unemployment Office	20709 State StreetPO Box 711Onaway, MI 49765	989-733-8548
Ontonagon County  Unemployment Office	429 River StreetOntonagon, MI 49953	906-813-0627
Shiawassee Unemployment Office	1975 West Main Street2nd FloorOwosso, MI 48867	989-729-9599
Paw Paw Unemployment Office	32849 Red Arrow HighwaySuite 100Paw Paw, MI 49079	269-657-7014
Petoskey Unemployment Office	2240 Mitchell Park Dr.Suite BPetoskey, MI 49770	231-347-5150
Oakland County Unemployment Office	1850 North PerryPontiac, MI 48340	248-276-1777
Port Huron Unemployment Office	100 McMorran6th FloorPort Huron, MI 48060	810-966-3300
Roscommon County Unemployment Office	1015 Short StreetSuite 2Prudenville, MI 48651	989-366-8660
Osceola Unemployment Office	240 East Church AvenueReed City, MI 49677	231-832-3131
Unemployment Office – North Kent	10075 Northland Dr. NERockford, MI 49341	616-228-6724
Unemployment Office – Roseville	15950 Twelve Mile RoadRoseville, MI 48066	586-447-9200
Unemployment Office – Saginaw	312 E GeneseeSaginaw, MI 48607	989-752-3145
Sanilac County Unemployment Office	575 W Sanilac RoadPO Box 147Sandusky, MI 48471	810-648-5800
Chippewa County Unemployment Office	1118 East Easterday AveSault Ste. Marie, MI 49783	906-635-1752
Unemployment Office – Shelby	195 North Michigan AvenueShelby, MI 49455	231-259-2000
Unemployment Office – Southfield	21415 Civic Center Dr.Suite 116Southfield, MI 48076	248-796-4580
Unemployment Office – Southgate	15100 Northline RoadSouthgate, MI 48195	734-362-3466
Mackinac County Unemployment Office	10 North State StreetSuite 102St. Ignace, MI 49781	906-643-8158
Clinton County Unemployment Office	101 West Cass StreetSuite ASt. Johns, MI 48879	989-224-2000
Arenac County Unemployment Office	4480 West M-61Standish, MI 48658	989-846-2111
Unemployment Office – Three Rivers	16587 Enterprise DriveThree Rivers, MI 49093	269-273-2717
Traverse City Unemployment Office	1209 South Garfield AveSuite CTraverse City, MI 49686	231-922-3700
Unemployment Office – Troy	550 Stephenson HighwaySuite 400Troy, MI 48083	248-823-5101
Unemployment Office – Warren	27850 Van Dyke AvenueWarren, MI 48093-7220	586-574-2170
Unemployment Office – Waterford	7500 Highland RoadWaterford, MI 48327	248-617-3600
Wayne Unemployment Office	35731 West Michigan AveWayne, MI 48184	734-858-4284
Ogemaw County Unemployment Office	2389 South M-76West Branch, MI 48661	989-345-1090
Unemployment Office – Ypsilanti	304 Harriet StreetYpsilanti, MI 48197	734-714-9814