How to Sign Up for Unemployment in Michigan
Learning how to sign up for unemployment in Michigan should be done before you actually need to file. You can sign up for unemployment on the telephone or online. Using the online process is quicker and allows you to see if you are making any mistakes. In order to use the online filing system, you must be employed by at least one employer for the year prior to filing. Signing up for Michigan unemployment online requires following the following easy steps.
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Instructions
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Select the "file a claim" button from the homepage and read the details on the next page (see link to the site below in the Resources section). After reading the details, select the "I agree" button to continue to the next page. Pay close attention to all the details on this page. It will tell you all the information you need to file online.
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Enter your social security number, name, driver's license number and create a pin number. Once you have all the information entered, click the "proceed" button. If you do not have a driver's license, enter your state identification number and check the appropriate box.
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Answer the yes or no questions on the next page and then proceed to the next page. The next page will ask you some questions about your employers. It is important to enter all the employers you worked for during the last 18 months. When you are finished entering all the questions, click the "proceed" button.
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Answer the questions as to whether you are an alien with a green card. Answer all the questions truthfully or the system will not recognize you and will stop the claim process.
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Continue through the question and answer process until you reach the end of the claim process. You will then be instructed to print out your information before filing the claim. After you print the information and verify that it is correct, click the "file a claim" button.
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Tips & Warnings
Be truthful when entering your information.
Always print out the information before submitting and check it for incorrect entries.
Always file the claim during the week you are not working or only working partial hours.
Never lie to get benefits or you can be denied future benefits when caught.
