Category Archives: Unemployment
Job layoffs at four year low
We have followed weekly unemployment for a while, and generally the numbers have not been encouraging. We are now at a four year low for weekly data. There were only a seasonally adjusted 351,000 job losses. New jobs have also … Continue reading
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Verizon Eliminates 750 Metro Detroit jobs
While the news report reads like a very well constructed Public Relations piece stating that the call center jobs of 750 people will be cut, it goes on to say that most people are eligible to transfer elsewhere. The job … Continue reading
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Detroit clothing grant helps two people
A program that was supposed to help about 400 low income and unemployed workers was found in an audit of helping only two people. The program was part of an $11 million
Air Force Layoffs Land in Michigan
The Air Force has announced that it is planning on layoffs that will affect up to 850 full time and part-time workers at Selfridge Air National Guard Base and Kellogg Air Guard Station in Battle Creek. Part of the move … Continue reading
Unemployment and Payroll Tax Cuts Extended
Congress voted on a bill to extend a 2% payroll tax and extend unemployment depending on your states unemployment rate another 30 weeks. It is expected to be signed into law. Check out our MARVIN guides to see how this … Continue reading
MARVIN to Lose Another 20 weeks of Unemployment
Due to the the decrease in the unemployment rate February 18th will be the last day that many Michigan residents eligible for Extended Benefits will be collecting payments. Unemployed workers will continue to be able to collect 20 weeks of … Continue reading
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Unemployment Smoke Screen
The last few unemployment number announcements have been harder and harder to decipher. Wall Street Journal breaks down it’s interpretation of the numbers. Interesting to note that going into an election year the numbers are now going to be harder … Continue reading
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UIA Open Letter Regarding Extended Benefits in Michigan
Below is a letter that should have been emailed out to everyone that is in the UIA system in Michigan regarding Emergency Benefits for MARVIN. Dear Claimant: Federally-Funded Extended Benefits Extended Through March 10 Congress has approved and President Obama … Continue reading
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Michigan Ends 26 Weeks of Employment this Month
Last March Michigan decided to cut the length of State Unemployment payments from 26 weeks to 20 weeks. This change takes effect on January 15th. So do not wait to file your claim if you are, or will be laid … Continue reading
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Michigan Changes Unemployment Law Again
For the second time in a month the State of Michigan has changed the way it will pay out unemployment. Starting in January workers will have a harder time collecting unemployment if they have been fired, or are injured on … Continue reading
