Michigan Unemployment Phone Number and Hours

Numbers and hours

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. The source does not state the time zone; most of Michigan uses Eastern Time.

These are the state agency's published numbers for unemployment claims and questions. Local job centers have their own phones (below).

Driver's license or state ID, SSN, and account and routing number for direct deposit
Non-citizens: USCIS number and work authorization expiration
Each employer in the last 18 months: legal name, address, EIN/FEIN, start and end dates, pay frequency and amount (with tips and bonuses), and reason for separation or reduced hours

Full list and steps: Michigan unemployment documents. If you filed already, keep your claim number and any letters at hand.

UIA local offices take walk-ins on a first-come basis; appointments may get priority.

What is the phone number for Michigan unemployment?

1-866-500-0017.

What are the hours of the Michigan unemployment line?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM.

Can I file for unemployment by phone in Michigan?

The sources we checked do not confirm phone filing; the website is the main way to file in Michigan.

What should I have ready before I call?

Your Social Security number, ID and the details of your recent employers. Michigan's full checklist is on the state unemployment page.

Claims phone: dol.gov, checked October 30, 2026.

Claim website: dol.gov, checked October 30, 2026.

Documents: michigan.gov, checked October 30, 2026.