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Work Search Waivers
Work Search Waivers
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Work Search Waivers
There are some COVID-19 related reasons that the work search requirement may be waived. Claimants must submit their waiver request before they certify and the UIA will decide if a claimant meets the qualifications for a work search waiver. Claimants may apply for a waiver in MiWAM at michgan.gov/uia or by calling the UIA customer service line at 1-866-500-0017.
You may be eligible for a waiver if:
- You are the parent of a child attending school remotely because the school is closed
- You are unable to work because of allowable COVID-related reasons
- You are self-employed and receiving Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA)