Michigan's Unemployment Insurance Agency is once again requiring claimants to submit at least one work-search activity per week to collect benefits. There are certain waivers that people can qualify for, but they have to apply.
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May 27, 2021
Applications were at 444,000 a week before that.
The number of weekly jobless aid applications has fallen more than half since January.
In Michigan last week nearly 11,000 residents filed for jobless aid.
Applications were at 14,000 the week before.
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Michigan restaurants struggle with staffing amid pandemic
Businesses looking to offer incentives to attract potential employees
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The coronavirus pandemic has affected the service economy.
Despite fewer restrictions than previously, some businesses, including restaurants, are finding it difficult to get back up and running. Although there are “Help Wanted” signs seen outside of businesses, not enough people are filling the positions.
In Troy, the Alibi restaurant, which opened at 3 p.m. Monday, used to be a gangbuster lunch business before the pandemic.
Now, it completes take out only orders with reduced hours all week. Owner Cindy Maier said she tried to open indoor dining a few weeks ago.
Woman gets unemployment payments two days after FOX 17 aired her story
She waited more than a year after she was laid off from work.
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. â A Grand Rapids woman who lost her job during the pandemic now has her unemployment benefits after contacting FOX 17.
The Problem Solvers helped her get her money just two days later.
We spoke with her last week, and within 48 hours, Michiganâs Unemployment Insurance Agency sent her the money.
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âIâm very satisfied and thankful that Ryan and the Problem Solvers went to work for me and helped me get my money,â said Janice Higley.