Governor Whitmer has released a new schedule for people to file for unemployment.

The new ONLINE (https://www.michigan.gov/leo/0,5863,7-336-78421_97241—,00.html)  filing schedule:

  • Last names beginning with letters A-L are asked to file claims on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
  • Last names beginning with letters M-Z are asked to file claims on Sundays, Tuesdays or Thursdays.
  • Saturdays will be available for people who couldn’t file during their allotted days.

The state is still recommending people go online during off-peak times between 8 p.m. to 8 a.m.

The new schedule for people who are filing by PHONE — 866-500-0017:

  • Last names beginning with letters A-L are asked to call on Mondays and Wednesdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
  • Last names beginning with letters M-Z are asked to call on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
  • Fridays will be available for people who couldn’t file during their allotted window.

More information about the new unemployment benefits can be found online HERE : (https://www.michigan.gov/leo/0,5863,7-336-78421_97241—,00.html).