Michigan Unemployment
Unemployment Insurance Agency
Michigan's unemployment insurance program is starting to crack down on employers that are trying to reduce their high unemployment rates through various tax-avoidance practices. Known as SUTA (state unemployment tax act) dumping, these sophisticated shell games are costing Michigan's unemployment trust fund up to an estimated $95 million a year. Many of these unethical practices are already illegal. ... You can file for unemployment benefits by telephone from anywhere in Michigan or North America. The state's unemployment insurance program has established a special toll-free telephone number for you to use in filing a new claim or reopening an established claim. We would encourage you to file by telephone. ... [Read More]
Workers
You can file for unemployment benefits by telephone from anywhere in Michigan or North America. The state's unemployment insurance program has established a special toll-free telephone number for you to use in filing a new claim or reopening an established claim. We would encourage you to file by telephone. ... To file your new unemployment claim or to reopen an established claim through the Internet, visit our website www.michigan.gov/uia. The online application is available from 7:00 a.m. Monday to 7:00 p.m. Saturday. ... [Read More]
Unemployment Insurance Agency
Michigan's unemployment insurance program is starting to crack down on employers that are trying to reduce their high unemployment rates through various tax-avoidance practices. Known as SUTA (state unemployment tax act) dumping, these sophisticated shell games are costing Michigan's unemployment trust fund up to an estimated $95 million a year. Many of these unethical practices are already illegal. ... You can file for unemployment benefits by telephone from anywhere in Michigan or North America. The state's unemployment insurance program has established a special toll-free telephone number for you to use in filing a new claim or reopening an established claim. We would encourage you to file by telephone. ... [Read More]
Business Startup
• Welcome to the Unemployment Insurance Agency's Online Tax eRegistration ... It includes helpful information and business startup forms fromDepartment of Treasury, Department of Labor & Economic Growth, and the Unemployment Insurance Agency. You'll find links to many other state, federal and business organizations as well! ... [Read More]
Employers
Michigan's unemployment insurance program is starting to crack down on employers that are trying to reduce their high unemployment rates through various tax-avoidance practices. Known as SUTA (state unemployment tax act) dumping, these sophisticated shell games are costing Michigan's unemployment trust fund up to an estimated $95 million a year. Many of these unethical practices are already illegal. ... Employer e-Registration for unemployment taxes can now be completed and filed online! ... [Read More]
Michigan's Unemployment Insurance Program On Call To Help Employers
APPLICATION DEADLINE NEARS FOR FEDERAL DISASTER UNEMPLOYMENT B ... ... DECEMBER 23, 2003 – Help is only a phone call away for employers with questions about Michigan’s unemployment insurance (UI) program. ... The state’s Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) has re-established its Employer Customer Relations (ECR) unit under a special toll-free telephone line (1-800-638-3994) for employers to call. ... [Read More]
Publications
• UIA 1901 - Claimant Guide to Unemployment Benefits (Internet Filed Claims & Telephone Filed Claims) ... • CY 2004 Statistical Highlights for Michigan's Unemployment Benefit Program Fact Sheet 82 ... [Read More]
Michigan Recoups $2.4 Million From Tax Avoidance Scheme
APPLICATION DEADLINE NEARS FOR FEDERAL DISASTER UNEMPLOYMENT B ... ... In a cooperative final understanding between Aramark Services Management of Michigan, Inc. and UIA, the firm agreed to a $2.4 million payment to cover the unpaid back unemployment taxes, while UIA agreed to waive all interest and penalty charges. ... FEBRUARY 7, 2005 – The state of Michigan has recouped $2.4 million in unpaid unemployment insurance (UI) taxes in its first announced major SUTA dumping case . ... [Read More]
Michigan Makes Unemployment Insurance InformationAvailable In Spanish
UIA routinely sends the English-language version of the booklet to those who file new claims for unemployment benefits. The booklet offers detailed information about the unemployment program and explains a worker's rights and responsibilities. It also describes the process for using the automated telephone-based MARVIN system, which unemployed workers must call every other week while claiming benefits to certify their eligibility. In addition, the booklet includes some of the unemployment program forms individuals may need. ... [Read More]
Michigan Targets SUTA Dumping
If not addressed soon, SUTA dumping could become more commonplace. Every employer should have a level playing field, where all are paying their fair share of unemployment taxes and are replenishing the trust fund to ensure that money is there to pay unemployment benefits to qualified and eligible unemployed workers. ... A new federal law requires states to enact laws that would close loopholes that now allow devious employers to dodge some of their unemployment insurance taxes. The federal legislation is intended to make the unemployment insurance (UI) tax system fair for all employers nationwide. ... [Read More]
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