LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced today the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved her request for a statewide Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) declaration, opening the opportunity to…
Contact: Kathleen Achtenberg [email protected] Economic assistance for small businesses around Michigan that have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 virus gained approval from the Michigan Strategic Fund, the Michigan Economic Development…
LANSING, MICH. The Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity today provided guidance to Michigan employers on how to avoid potential layoffs related to COVID-19. “We know that many families and businesses…
LANSING, MICH. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) today announced that MDHHS will close its lobbies to visits from the public, except for…
LANSING, MI (March 17, 2020) – As the situation surrounding the spread of Coronavirus continues to evolve, all Michigan Works! service centers remain open. To slow the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus), the…
Updates on Services at American Job Centers, File Unemployment Claim and Change in "Register to Work" Requirement. Recent developments caused by the Coronavirus outbreak have necessitated the following changes to…
SEMCA Michigan Works! Job Centers are open. However, in light of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) health and safety concerns, we strongly encourage making an appointment before visiting. To file an unemployment claim,…
SEMCA Michigan Works! continues to monitor the Coronavirus situation carefully and will update this page regularly as new information becomes available. “Stop Payment” Notice (6.1.20) Due to large-scale fraud attempts…
Employee turnover costs Southeast Michigan businesses between $6,000-$30,000 in lost revenue and productivity, according to a survey released by SEMCA Michigan Works! representing Monroe and Wayne Counties. In total, 612…