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What You Should Know When Claiming Benefits

What You Should Know When Claiming Benefits

  • Accurately Report the Reason You Are Unemployed. 
  • Accurately report you reason for separation from your job when you initially file your claim for benefits.  
  • Report Any Wages You Are Earning. 
  • You must report you gross wages for e?ach week you work.  Report all earnings, including part-time or temporary work.
  • Be Available for Work. 
  • In order to collect benefits, you must continually report that you are able, available and willing to accept suitable work.
  • A person claiming unemployment benefits for any week of unemployment is required to conduct a systematic and sustained work search for each week they claim unemployment benefits. You must report your record of work search at least once a month.
  • Do Not Commit Fraud. 
  • Follow the rules to preventing yourself from committing fraud.  Failure to follow legal requirements has serious consequences UI Benefit Fraud FAQ. 
  • Review the Handbook For Unemployed Workers.
  • Know Your Responsibilities and Ask for Help. 
  • If you have questions, you can submit an online inquiry about your claim through MiWAM. You can also call the Agency’s toll-free customer service telephone number at 1-(866)-500-0017 or please visit your Unemployment Insurance Local Office.
  • Don't Delay - As soon As You Begin Working Again, Report Your Return to Work. 
  • As soon as you begin working, notify UIA. Avoid committing fraud; do not wait until you receive your first paycheck.