When is an employee eligible to receive underemployment?

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When is an employee eligible to receive underemployment?

My employer transferred me to a site where my schedule is different; my hours have changed. I have been a full-time employee for 5 years but now I may only have 30 hours next week and none this week. Can I file for underemployment?

Asked on February 1, 2016 under Employment Labor Law, Michigan

Answers:

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 8 years ago | Contributor

You *may* be able to receive underemployment: the calculations of when you can get it are somewhat complex, and depends on what you were earning, what weekly benefit amount (or WBA) you'd be entitled to had you stopped working entirely, what you are currently earning, etc. The only way to know for sure whether you can get it (and, if so, how much) is to apply; and since other than some time, there is no cost to applying, there is no reason not to. Here is a link to an informative (but not crystal clear, unfortunately) FAQ sheet put out by your state government on this topic: https://www.michigan.gov/documents/uia/141_-_Claiming_Underemployment_Beneifits_in_Michigan_392273_7.pdf


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