Unemployment After Quitting in Michigan
When quitting a job in Michigan still qualifies for unemployment, and what counts as good cause.
Short answer: Leaving work is presumed to be voluntary and without good cause attributable to the employer, and you must prove otherwise. MCL 421.29(1)(a), (3)(f)
| If you quit | Leaving work is presumed to be voluntary and without good cause attributable to the employer, and you must prove otherwise. Missing 3 or more consecutive work days without contacting your employer, or cutting back to less than full-time, is presumed to be a quit. Quitting for medical reasons requires a medical professional's statement and showing you unsuccessfully asked for other work and a leave of absence. You are not disqualified for leaving unsuitable work within 60 days, leaving because a military spouse was reassigned, leaving one part-time job while keeping another, or leaving because of domestic violence. If disqualified, you must earn at least 12 times your weekly benefit rate to requalify. Source: MCL 421.29(1)(a), (3)(f) |
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| Appealing a denial | You can protest a determination within 30 days after it is mailed or personally served, and appeal a redetermination to an administrative law judge within 30 days after it is mailed or served. File with the Unemployment Insurance Agency. Source: MCL 421.32a |
Where to get help in Michigan
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- How to File for Unemployment in Michigan
- All Michigan unemployment benefits rules
FAQ
Can you get unemployment if you quit in Michigan?
Leaving work is presumed to be voluntary and without good cause attributable to the employer, and you must prove otherwise. Missing 3 or more consecutive work days without contacting your employer, or cutting back to less than full-time, is presumed to be a quit. Quitting for medical reasons requires a medical professional's statement and showing you unsuccessfully asked for other work and a leave of absence. You are not disqualified for leaving unsuitable work within 60 days, leaving because a military spouse was reassigned, leaving one part-time job while keeping another, or leaving because of domestic violence. If disqualified, you must earn at least 12 times your weekly benefit rate to requalify.
How do I appeal an unemployment denial in Michigan?
You can protest a determination within 30 days after it is mailed or personally served, and appeal a redetermination to an administrative law judge within 30 days after it is mailed or served. File with the Unemployment Insurance Agency.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.