Whitmer to offer update on COVID-19 response
The Michigan governor is scheduled to hold a news conference Monday afternoon to provide an update on the state’s response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will be joined by Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Chief Medical Executive Dr. Joneigh Khaldun and Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth Director Jeff Donofrio.
- The news conference is scheduled for 3 p.m. Watch it live here on ClickOnDetroit.
Michigan unemployment: Self-employed, 1099-contractors, gig workers can apply
Michigan will open applications for unemployment benefits for self-employed, contractors and gig workers on Monday, April 13.
Michigan’s self-employed workers, gig workers, 1099-independent contractors and low-wage workers affected by COVID-19 can apply for federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) beginning Monday at 8 a.m.