Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a bill on Monday to increase unemployment insurance benefits in Michigan. Workers can now receive benefits for up to 26 weeks, up from the previous limit of 20 weeks. The cap on weekly benefits will also increase from $362 to $614 over a period of three years. Starting in 2025, this cap will incrementally increase by $84 each year, with annual adjustments for inflation. The allowance unemployed individuals can receive for each dependent will also increase from $6 to $26 over the same three-year period. Once the changes are fully implemented, the maximum weekly unemployment benefit will rise by almost 70%. The increase in benefits has been opposed by Michigan Republicans and some business groups, with concerns that the rapid rise could trigger a financial crisis in the event of an economic downturn.

Should you need more information or have issues with your unemployment benefits, it’s crucial to know how to get a hold of EDD. You shouldn’t have to worry about not being able to contact an appropriate department for assistance. The California Employment Development Department handles unemployment issues in the state and can be reached via eddcaller.com, which provides useful information and resources for unemployment claimants.