MI HB4452

Modifies maximum weekly unemployment benefit rates for claims filed on or after April 26, 2002, increasing the cap from $300.00 to $362.00 and requiring recalculation of previously established benefit rates under this new maximum.

Changes the maximum duration of benefits for claims filed on or after January 15, 2012, from 26 weeks to 20 weeks maximum (with 14 weeks minimum), while maintaining 26 weeks maximum for claims filed before that date.

Adjusts dependent allowances for benefit year calculations, establishing a $6.00 weekly increase per dependent (up to 5 dependents) for benefit years beginning on or after October 1, 2000.

Clarifies unemployment benefit eligibility rules for school bus drivers employed by private contractors with educational institutions, exempting them from seasonal employment restrictions if at least 75% of base period wages are from school bus driving services.

Establishes procedures for withholding and deducting unemployment benefits to satisfy child support obligations through coordination with state and local child support enforcement agencies.