The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency’s hold on jobless checks has left applicants, advocates and watchdogs with unanswered questions.
Sarah Alvarez, special to BridgeDetroit
Posted inJobs & Economic Development
Unemployment fraud tools harming Detroiters lawfully seeking benefits during coronavirus pandemic
The state is overwhelmed by the staggering number of unemployment claims and its system used to determine fraudulent claims from sincere ones is inefficient. Detroiters, who lawfully should have access to these funds, are stuck in financial limbo as bills continue to stack up.