<html><head></head><body><div class="ydpa8fac4efyahoo-style-wrap" style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"><font size="3">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. </font></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"><span><font size="3" style="background-color: inherit;"><br></font></span></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"><span><font size="3" style="background-color: inherit;">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.)</font></span></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"><font size="3"><br></font></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"><font size="3">Does anyone know if she would qualify for unemployment? Or how are you handling similar situations? </font></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"><font size="3"><br></font></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"><font size="3"><span>Any advice or guidance is appreciated.</span></font></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"><font size="3"><span><br></span></font></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"><font size="3"><span>Sincerely,</span></font></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false" style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span><span style="color: rgb(38, 40, 42); font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><br></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false" style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span><span style="color: rgb(38, 40, 42); font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Kelly</span></span></div><div style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;" dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">East Tawas Library</div><div style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;" dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"><br></div><div class="ydpa8fac4efsignature" style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><div style="font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><div><br></div></div></div></div>
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On Wednesday, April 15, 2020, 01:16:18 PM EDT, Membiela, Clare (MDE) via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
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<p class="ydpb219b5beyiv9366849842MsoNormal">Today’s Topic: Unemployment</p>
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<p class="ydpb219b5beyiv9366849842MsoNormal">Statistics show that potentially 1 out of every 6 Michigan workers will need unemployment assistance. Unfortunately, Library workers are part of that group.</p>
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<p class="ydpb219b5beyiv9366849842MsoNormal">Below are some links and information to assist both library management and staff in navigating the confusing maze of unemployment benefits. </p>
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<p class="ydpb219b5beyiv9366849842MsoNormal">General Information with links to employer and employee specific information</p>
<p class="ydpb219b5beyiv9366849842MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.michigan.gov/leo/0,5863,7-336-78421_97241---,00.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" fg_scanned="1">https://www.michigan.gov/leo/0,5863,7-336-78421_97241---,00.html</a></p>
<p class="ydpb219b5beyiv9366849842MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.michiganbusiness.org/covid19/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" fg_scanned="1">https://www.michiganbusiness.org/covid19/</a></p>
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<p class="ydpb219b5beyiv9366849842MsoNormal">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.
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<p class="ydpb219b5beyiv9366849842MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.michigan.gov/leo/0,5863,7-336-78421_97241_89981_90231_90233-352546--,00.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" fg_scanned="1">https://www.michigan.gov/leo/0,5863,7-336-78421_97241_89981_90231_90233-352546--,00.html</a></p>
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<p class="ydpb219b5beyiv9366849842MsoNormal">Did you also know that part-time employees (who are not working) are also eligible for unemployment benefits?</p>
<p class="ydpb219b5beyiv9366849842MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.michigan.gov/leo/0,5863,7-336-78421_97241_98585_98657-525453--,00.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" fg_scanned="1">https://www.michigan.gov/leo/0,5863,7-336-78421_97241_98585_98657-525453--,00.html</a></p>
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<p class="ydpb219b5beyiv9366849842MsoNormal">Need additional information about Unemployment as an employer?</p>
<p class="ydpb219b5beyiv9366849842MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.michigan.gov/leo/0,5863,7-336-78421_97241_98677---,00.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" fg_scanned="1">https://www.michigan.gov/leo/0,5863,7-336-78421_97241_98677---,00.html</a></p>
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<p class="ydpb219b5beyiv9366849842MsoNormal">as an employee?</p>
<p class="ydpb219b5beyiv9366849842MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.michigan.gov/leo/0,5863,7-336-78421_97241_98585---,00.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" fg_scanned="1">https://www.michigan.gov/leo/0,5863,7-336-78421_97241_98585---,00.html</a></p>
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<p class="ydpb219b5beyiv9366849842MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.michigan.gov/documents/uia/160_-_Claiming_UI_Benefit_In_Michigan_-_Jan2014_444213_7.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.michigan.gov/documents/uia/160_-_Claiming_UI_Benefit_In_Michigan_-_Jan2014_444213_7.pdf</a></p>
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<p class="ydpb219b5beyiv9366849842MsoNormal">Just in general?</p>
<p class="ydpb219b5beyiv9366849842MsoNormal"><a href="https://michiganlegalhelp.org/self-help-tools/employment/unemployment-benefits-and-covid-19-coronavirus" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" fg_scanned="1">https://michiganlegalhelp.org/self-help-tools/employment/unemployment-benefits-and-covid-19-coronavirus</a> (Note the free
legal aid help line at the bottom of the page). From Michigan Legal Help.</p>
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<p class="ydpb219b5beyiv9366849842MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;"><a href="https://www.michamber.com/coronavirus-toolkit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" fg_scanned="1">https://www.michamber.com/coronavirus-toolkit</a> General information, including a webinar on the unemployment process from the Michigan Chamber of Commerce</p>
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<p class="ydpb219b5beyiv9366849842MsoNormal">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!</p>
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<p class="ydpb219b5beyiv9366849842MsoNormal">Sincerely,</p>
<p class="ydpb219b5beyiv9366849842MsoNormal">Clare</p>
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<p class="ydpb219b5beyiv9366849842MsoNormal">Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D.</p>
<p class="ydpb219b5beyiv9366849842MsoNormal">Library Law Consultant</p>
<p class="ydpb219b5beyiv9366849842MsoNormal">Library of Michigan</p>
<p class="ydpb219b5beyiv9366849842MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:MembielaC@michigan.gov" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MembielaC@michigan.gov</a></p>
<p class="ydpb219b5beyiv9366849842MsoNormal">517-335-8132</p>
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<p class="ydpb219b5beyiv9366849842MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;">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.</span></b></p>
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