An increase to the maximum jobless benefit for Michigan residents went into effect at the start of the new year.
Michigan’s weekly maximum for unemployment benefits is jumping to $530. That’s up from the current $446.
State officials say residents who file their claims today or later will see the increase, but those who filed before January 1 will not.
The maximum amount an unemployed worker receives for each dependent went up by about seven bucks to a maximum of $19.33.
The boost comes as a result of bipartisan legislation.
