State: Unemployment system working, just slower at peak times

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A state spokesperson assured those filing for unemployment that the system “is performing to serve the customers.”

“The increase in claims shows the system is working,” noted Jason Moon, communications director for Michigan’s Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity.

“We ask folks to remain patient during this time as the system may be running a bit slower at peak times. The system has experienced a tremendous increase in claims,” Moon said in a phone interview with News 8 late Tuesday morning.

Moon urged people to file via thestate’s websiteor by calling 1.866.500.0017.

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