[Michlib-l] Library Law Shorts- Corona Virus Edition

[Luann Elvey]

Before our closure, we made an offer of employment to a part-time employee.  Due to the governors stay at home order, she has been unable to report to work.  Seems to me she can't be the only one in this "gray area", stuck between the desire to report to work and being unable to.  
I have been trying to determine if she'd be eligible for unemployment (being that she gave notice to her former employer and hasn't yet started with us), but have been unable to get through on the phone or find anything definitive on the state's website. (She, too, has been trying to get through.)
Does anyone know if she would qualify for unemployment?  Or how are you handling similar situations? 
Any advice or guidance is appreciated.
Sincerely,
KellyEast Tawas Library

    On Wednesday, April 15, 2020, 01:16:18 PM EDT, Membiela, Clare (MDE) via Michlib-l <michlib-l at mcls.org> wrote:  
 
  
Today’s Topic:    Unemployment
 
  
 
Statistics show that potentially 1 out of every 6 Michigan workers will need unemployment assistance. Unfortunately, Library workers are part of that group.
 
  
 
Below are some links and information to assist both library management and staff in navigating the confusing maze of unemployment benefits.  
 
  
 
General Information with links to employer and employee specific information
 
https://www.michigan.gov/leo/0,5863,7-336-78421_97241---,00.html
 
https://www.michiganbusiness.org/covid19/
 
  
 
  
 
Did you know about the Work Share program? It is an unemployment program in Michigan that permits employers to work reduced hours while also enabling them to obtain unemployment to make up a portion of lost wages.
 
https://www.michigan.gov/leo/0,5863,7-336-78421_97241_89981_90231_90233-352546--,00.html
 
  
 
Did you also know that part-time employees (who are not working) are also eligible for unemployment benefits?
 
https://www.michigan.gov/leo/0,5863,7-336-78421_97241_98585_98657-525453--,00.html
 
  
 
Need additional information about Unemployment as an employer?
 
https://www.michigan.gov/leo/0,5863,7-336-78421_97241_98677---,00.html
 
  
 
as an employee?
 
https://www.michigan.gov/leo/0,5863,7-336-78421_97241_98585---,00.html
 
  
 
https://www.michigan.gov/documents/uia/160_-_Claiming_UI_Benefit_In_Michigan_-_Jan2014_444213_7.pdf
 
  
 
Just in general?
 
https://michiganlegalhelp.org/self-help-tools/employment/unemployment-benefits-and-covid-19-coronavirus (Note the free legal aid help line at the bottom of the page). From Michigan Legal Help.
 
  
 
https://www.michamber.com/coronavirus-toolkit General information, including a webinar on the unemployment process from the Michigan Chamber of Commerce
 
  
 
We here at the Library of Michigan are working remotely and available to assist and provide information. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if we can help!
 
  
 
Sincerely,
 
Clare
 
  
 
Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D.
 
Library Law Consultant
 
Library of Michigan
 
MembielaC at michigan.gov
 
517-335-8132
 
  
 
The research and resources above are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem.
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
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