filing for unemployment in michigan.. a few questions?

Question

i was recently fired from mcdonalds here in michigan. They have been cutting my hours down more and more. they had me at 8 hours one week and 0 the next. (i used to be part time). I go in yesterday and they tell me "well since we don't really need you here that much anymore i guess you can start looking for another job"

so number one.. that constitutes me filing for unemployment, does it not?

also, how do i go about filing for unemployment? do i go to the secretary of state or do i do it online?

and third, it's really out of curiosity, but when i recieve my unemployment check, where does that money come from? mcdonalds, or the agency?

ladytoobusy.. i didn't ask for smartass responses. i dont have a car and my parents are divorced. so you tell me. im working on getting one but life isnt perfect

Answer 1

All employers pay into a fund in case an employee files for unemployment compensation.

In order to qualify for unemployment you would have to prove that you were wrongfully terminated. You must have been employed for a certain amount of time with the employer. You also must be actively seeking employment.

I do not believe that your situation merits an unemployment claim.

Good luck in your search for a new job.

Answer 2

Why don't you go out and get a job! Sorry about the answer but this is what everybody told me when I filed. I couldn't get mine after working at the same company five years. The money comes out of what the company paid in for you. Go to the nearest unemployment office. You can find it in the phone book. If you get your unemployment go directly and file for student aide. They can probably help you a lot in your situation.