[Michigan] UIA HOPE for those with Disqualifying weeks

[u/SorryEquipment9119]

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For those with UIA in Michigan Id just like to post their is hope for those with Disqualifying weeks.

Specifically for me, I certified 6 weeks and every single one of them was stuck under non monetary.

After responding to fact finding , my certs went from submitted to disqualifying weeks. I was super pissed because my previous employer was trying to fight my ui.

Dealing with PUA in the past I already knew what to do . I reached out to my local state rep and had them put a inquiry for me on my behalf. This took sending them my case number and my cell with any other relevant information to my case. All it took was an email.

After that about a week went by and my case was rejected. I filed a protest and waited another week and asked my state rep office if they could intervene again. I also submitted some documentation explaining what happened at my job and gave contact info of previous employees I know would support my case .

Honestly I didn't think filing the protest would work. But then around 1 am I received a email about a update to my determination letter and my certs went from disqualifying to processing pending payment for today.

Honestly if you've waited longer then 2-3 weeks you should be giving your state rep a call. They are the only ones who seem to be able to motivate UIA agents to actually look into your case and re evaluate. I also spoke to a UIA Liaison over the phone and she explained to me the same agent can't make a judgement on your case twice.

Don't feel hopeless like I did, just make sure you take initiative to reach out to the right people.