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Unemployment Benefit Programs in Michigan
Regular Unemployment Compensation
Regular UC provides temporary income to individuals who have lost their job through no fault of their own. Unless the requirement is waived, claimants must be able, available and actively seeking full-time work and must meet minimum wage requirements to be eligible.
No. of benefits weeks - up to 20
Benefit amount - up to $362 maximum
Effective dates - from Benefit year beginning to benefit year ending (a claim is established for 52 weeks from the week you file it).