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October 07, 2026
Employers must activate their own accounts ASAP!
The final transition to Michigan’s modern MiUI system takes place at 8 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9, 2026. Once MiUI is live, it will become the single system for all unemployment insurance functions.
What you need to know
To prepare for the launch of MiUI’s benefits system on Nov. 9, the MiDAS/MiWAM platform will be taken offline permanently at 4:30 p.m. Nov. 2. This begins a Downtime Period that will continue until MiUI for Benefits rolls out at 8 a.m. Nov. 9.
During this period, all UIA Local Offices will be closed, and Customer Service and Office of Employer Ombudsman phone lines will be unavailable.
However, all of the UIA's online resources will remain accessible on its website. Content will also still be accessible on MiUI University and the UIA's YouTube channel, YouTube.com/@michiganuia
Other service closures
Here is when UIA Local Offices and phone lines will be unavailable in November:
Resources such as Michigan.gov/UIA and MiUI University will remain available.
New additions: Work Share MiUI Guide, How to Upload Work Share Employee Guide
If you haven’t visited MiUI University recently, now is a great time to check back. New training materials and guides are added several times each month to support employers and TPAs.
Recent additions include:
These resources are especially important as Michigan’s Work Share program continues to grow. Work Share allows employers to reduce employee hours without laying off their trained and experienced workforce. Workers participating in Work Share can receive partial unemployment benefits to offset some of their lost wages.
With MiUI’s benefits launch scheduled for Nov. 9, both employers and workers participating in Work Share will be required to complete weekly certifications in the new system. More guides and updates will continue to be posted on MiUI University, so be sure to check in regularly to stay prepared.
Visit Work Share Program's website
Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity (LEO) unveils new online service
Michigan's Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity (LEO) launched a new Youth Employment Permit Portal (YEPP) on Oct. 2.
YEPP serves as a single statewide online system for completing youth employment permits.
Minors, families, and employers now must use YEPP instead of local schools, which no longer issue permits.
This new portal allows permits to be completed online at any time, providing flexibility and convenience.
Employers must register with LEO before hiring a minor and report when the minor’s employment ends. READ MORE.
Sign up for youth employment email updates
The UIA has launched the MiUI Unemployment Update Newsletter, designed to keep stakeholders informed about benefit functions in MiUI ahead of the Nov. 9 launch. This new newsletter highlights key updates for organizations such as labor unions, trade associations, nonprofits, advocacy groups, workers, and those receiving unemployment benefits.
Like the Employer Advisor Newsletter, each edition will provide timely benefits-related updates, useful resources, and important reminders to support those who are receiving temporary jobless benefits.
UIA Director Jason Palmer appeared Monday, Sept. 28, on the Small Business Association of Michigan’s online program, The Small Business Briefing.
Click the button below to watch Director Palmer's conversation with SBA CEO Brian Calley.
Director Palmer discussed his professional background with the U.S. Department of Labor, MiUI’s Nov. 9 Go Live for all benefits functions, new unemployment laws that took effect in July, and other updates.
The UIA provides several performance metrics and key economic indicators on its website at Michigan.gov/UIA.
Simply scroll down to the Performance Dashboards section, where you’ll find the Economic Dashboard.
This dashboard presents metrics and indicators across a variety of categories, including claims trends, UI Trust Fund trends, employer and tax trends, demographic trends, claims by occupation and industry, claims by Michigan county, and more.
To support employers and third-party administrators (TPA), the UIA publishes the MiUI Minute — a quick, easy-to-read source for updates about the agency's modern, user-friendly MiUI system.
Each edition provides timely guidance to help employers and TPAs prepare for a smooth transition away from MiWAM. Recent MiUI Minute issues highlight topics such as:
Click on the links below for more recent editions by topic.
This month’s featured video shows visitors of UIA's website how to use the agency's AI-powered chatbot. It's a helpful tool for finding information on the site and getting answers to questions.
Employers and TPAs: We want your input! Do you find this content helpful? Would you like to see more? If so, what would you like to see? Share your thoughts by clicking on the button below.
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Information on where to find benefits information in MiUI.
Information on Employer Filed Claims in MiUI.
Topics covered in this newsletter include how to prepare for MiUI's R2 launch and more!
Information on weekly certifications and benefit payments in MiUI.
Information on Work Share in MiUI.
Information on Work Share in MiUI.
Information on claim filing limits in MiUI.
Information on filing a claim in MiUI.
Information on fact finding in MiUI.