Unemployment for Self-Employed and Gig Workers in Michigan
Whether 1099 contractors, gig workers and the self-employed can collect unemployment in Michigan, and what misclassified workers can do.
Short answer: Since January 1, 2013, Michigan decides whether services are employment for unemployment purposes using the IRS 20-factor test (Revenue Ruling 87-41). Mich. Comp. Laws § 421.42(5)
| Self-employed, 1099 and gig workers | Since January 1, 2013, Michigan decides whether services are employment for unemployment purposes using the IRS 20-factor test (Revenue Ruling 87-41). If an employer is required to withhold federal income tax from a worker, the worker is presumed to be in covered employment. Source: Mich. Comp. Laws § 421.42(5) |
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FAQ
Can self-employed or gig workers get unemployment in Michigan?
Since January 1, 2013, Michigan decides whether services are employment for unemployment purposes using the IRS 20-factor test (Revenue Ruling 87-41). If an employer is required to withhold federal income tax from a worker, the worker is presumed to be in covered employment.
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.