Michigan employment news

Michigan Customers Face New Electricity Rate Hike

News Summary Michigan residents will see a 2.8% increase in electricity rates as Consumers Energy receives approval for a $154…

1 month ago

Michigan’s Agricultural Exports Reach Nearly $3 Billion

News Summary In 2024, Michigan's agricultural exports have surged to an impressive nearly $3 billion, marking a substantial increase from…

1 month ago

Michigan’s Job Market Faces Challenges in January 2024

News Summary Michigan's job market experienced fluctuations in January 2024, with the unemployment rate rising slightly to 5.3%. Despite the…

1 month ago

Unemployment Claims Rise in Michigan Amid Federal Job Cuts

News Summary Michigan is witnessing an increase in unemployment claims as the state reports 6,502 filings for the week ending…

1 month ago

Staten Island Shoppers Face Forever 21 Closures

News Summary Shoppers in Staten Island are feeling the impact of significant closures at Forever 21 as liquidation sales begin.…

2 months ago

Layoffs Impact FOX 17 Broadcasting Station in Grand Rapids

News Summary FOX 17, a local news station in Grand Rapids, has announced significant layoffs amid changing viewer habits and…

2 months ago

Flagstar Bank to Lay Off 424 Employees Amid Restructuring

News Summary Flagstar Bank has announced layoffs of 424 employees at its Corporate Drive location in Troy, Michigan, as part…

2 months ago

Michigan Experiences Decrease in Unemployment Claims

News Summary Recent data from the U.S. Department of Labor shows that initial filings for unemployment benefits in Michigan have…

2 months ago

Michigan’s New Paid Sick Leave Law: Key Changes Explained

News Summary Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed House Bill 4002, making vital updates to Michigan's paid sick leave law. The…

2 months ago

Closure of SSA Office in Okemos Sparks Controversy

News Summary The closure of the Social Security Administration (SSA) office in Okemos, Michigan, announced by the Department of Government…

2 months ago