In Michigan, legislative efforts are underway to extend unemployment benefits, raising both the duration and amount of weekly payouts. The key bill, Senate Bill 40, recently received approval in the Michigan House of Representatives. This bill plans to increase unemployment benefits from 20 to 26 weeks and incrementally boost the maximum weekly payment over the next three years, reaching up to $614 in 2027, a significant increase from the current limit of $362. Related legislation, Senate Bill 975, proposes that individuals leaving employment due to domestic violence scenarios would continue to be eligible for unemployment benefits. Critics of the bills argue the increased benefits could add financial burdens on state employers, however, supporters argue that expanded benefits are essential for the state’s workforce.

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