Fired For Using Medical Marijuana? You Can Still Get Jobless Benefits, Court Rules
The Michigan appeals court says workers can qualify for unemployment pay if they're fired for using medical marijuana.
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The Michigan appeals court says workers can qualify for unemployment pay if they're fired for using medical marijuana.
Linking job training to industry demand is key to the administration's strategy to improve wages and reduce unemployment.
The state Department of Technology, Management & Budget announced the December job figure Wednesday.
Unemployment figures have dropped in most of Michigan's regional labor markets, but have risen up north.
2014 may be a good year for thousands of Detroiters looking for work... as the city rolls out a plan to help 25,000 residents find work.
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder signed a law Tuesday denying unemployment benefits to job seekers who fail company drug tests.
Among those stopping by the Michigan Works office Tuesday was Jacob Williams, who calls himself a "returning citizen."
Recipients would also be cut off if they refuse to take a drug test.
The Strategic Fund told the Legislature the companies created 75 percent of the jobs promised.
Michigan's jobless rate remains higher than the nation's July rate ...
The state says Michigan's seasonally adjusted jobless rate remained steady at 8.4 percent in the latest month as the size of the workforce and the number of people employed both grew.
The rate was 8.8 percent in March and 8.5 percent in April 2012.
The state says 62 former workers at a Vlasic pickle factory have pleaded guilty and will make $960,000 in restitution for fraudulently collecting unemployment benefits.
It's that time of year again. With graduation approaching thousands of Michigan teens will be seeking a summer job.
Michigan's unemployment rate fell 0.3 percentage points to 8.5 percent last month, as the number of people working rose while the number of jobless people shrank.
Michigan residents will no longer be able to receive some federally-funded benefits because the state's unemployment rate has fallen below nine percent.
A Michigan judge has ruled that medical marijuana users who follow the state's medical marijuana law may collect unemployment benefits.
The number of Michigan children living in poverty soared to more than a half-million by 2011 as many families in the state continue to face low wages, unemployment and cuts in social programs, according to a new report released Thursday.
Is long-term unemployment a hinderance to finding a job?
The employment picture has improved across most of Michigan while worsening in metro Detroit.
There is a new breed of truthers on the right. Joining the paranoid ranks of the advocates of a government role in 9-11 and the birthers fascination with President Obama's birth certificate are conservatives that believe the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is making up jobs numbers to benefit President Obama.
Authorities say Michigan's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell 0.2 percentage points in the latest month to 9.1 percent.
State officials are asking a judge to reconsider a decision granting unemployment benefits to a former assistant attorney general who was fired after hounding a gay student leader at the University of Michigan.
The plight of American service men and women coming home from tours of duty in Afghanistan and Iraq to bleak job prospects has taken a turn for the better through a training program DTE Energy helped create.
Today, Republicans feel a combination of confusion, disbelief, and anger as to how a slim majority of Americans can possibly want four more years of the Obama administration in the White House. To many, it seems inconceivable that people want to take a chance on more of the same.
Colson Montgomery homered and Tristan Peters' RBI single put Chicago ahead as the White Sox rallied with two runs in the seventh inning to beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 2-1 on Sunday for their fifth straight win.
Elevated fire danger in northern Michigan has prompted the Department of Natural Resources to urge anyone in the area to be careful while engaging in activities outside.
Alex Palou won the Detroit Grand Prix on Sunday afternoon after starting in the top position and leading the field through the downtown streets.
A 30-year-old man is dead after a three-vehicle crash in Bloomfield Township, Michigan, on Saturday night.
A 50-year-old tree trimmer is dead after a tree fell on him while he was working a job in Monroe Township, Michigan, on Saturday night.
Alex Palou won the Detroit Grand Prix on Sunday afternoon after starting in the top position and leading the field through the downtown streets.
A 15-year-old boy is dead after an officer shot him while responding to a reported dispute in Fraser, Michigan, on Saturday, according to city officials.
A 30-year-old man is dead after a three-vehicle crash in Bloomfield Township, Michigan, on Saturday night.
Elevated fire danger in northern Michigan has prompted the Department of Natural Resources to urge anyone in the area to be careful while engaging in activities outside.
A recreational diver is dead after experiencing an emergency during a dive at a Lake Huron shipwreck site in northern Michigan on Friday morning, according to the Cheboygan County Sheriff's Office.
The UAW became known for fighting for higher wages, improved benefits and safer working conditions for workers across the auto industry.
Stellantis unveiled a nearly $70 million five-year strategic plan with the launch of new vehicles — including hybrids and EVs — over the next five years.
From classic cruisers to new memories still being made, the Woodward Dream Cruise remains a celebration of Michigan's automotive culture.
If you are planning a road trip for Memorial Day weekend, remember that the cost of gas this year is noticeably higher than last year.
Michigan is demanding repayment of $35 million from the American Center for Mobility, a key player in autonomous vehicle development.
Stephen Colbert, former host of "The Late Show," is helping raise money for the Monroe County, Michigan, nonprofit Monroe Community Media after appearing on a broadcast of the organization's community access program "Only in Monroe" earlier this month.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
For three days, Detroit is the epicenter of techno music with this Memorial Day weekend tradition, and the music lovers made sure to attend the final day of the Movement Festival on Monday.
The community space, which has been under renovation since October 2025, includes a swing set, play area and seating with umbrellas.
The FLEX Rover will be equipped to carry two astronauts and traverse hundreds of miles of lunar terrain.
Freedom 250, the organization behind the event, said Saturday that President Trump will kick off the event on June 24 in an opening ceremony.
The Department of Homeland Security issued a statement Saturday saying recent green card policy changes restated "longstanding law and policy."
Last year, Hegseth called China a "threat" to Taiwan and said an attack might be "imminent."
Earlier this year, the CDC announced updated recommendations that would reduce the number of recommended immunizations for children from 17 to 11.
A Northville dentist is facing 43 felony charges in an alleged Medicaid fraud scheme.
Michigan lawmakers are considering bills to allow doctors to prescribe life-ending medication to terminally ill patients.
The tentative agreement means roughly 300,000 Blue Cross members will continue receiving care at Michigan Medicine facilities as in-network services.
Two Detroit nonprofit organizations have partnered together to fight food insecurity for elementary school students.
St. Clair County health officials have identified the county's first salmonella case linked to a multistate outbreak associated with backyard poultry.
Colson Montgomery homered and Tristan Peters' RBI single put Chicago ahead as the White Sox rallied with two runs in the seventh inning to beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 2-1 on Sunday for their fifth straight win.
Alex Palou won the Detroit Grand Prix on Sunday afternoon after starting in the top position and leading the field through the downtown streets.
Earlier this year, the Detroit Police Department started an initiative aimed at building trust between law enforcement and the community through basketball. On Saturday, the Hoopin' with Cops youth recreational league got to watch their mentors in action.
Chicago White Sox topped the Detroit Tigers 7-1 on Saturday without injured slugger Munetaka Murakami.
Miguel Vargas hit a two-run homer with two outs in the 10th inning to give the Chicago White Sox a 4-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Friday night.
Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, headlines Michigan Matters this Sunday, along with three other community champions who discuss important issues dissected at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
It's the fourth year the Detroit Grand Prix has been on the streets of the Motor City after moving from Belle Isle.
This week on Michigan Matters, the roundtable talks about the governor's race and the impact of former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.
The roundtable discusses the impact of rising gas prices and friction at the federal level with Canada and the U.S., and how it affects tourism.
Life Directions has been helping guide and mentor young people in Detroit.
Mostly sunny and dry conditions remain for most of the week
A 15-year-old boy is dead after an officer shot him while responding to a reported domestic dispute in Fraser, Michigan, on Saturday evening, according to the city's Department of Public Safety.
The Detroit Grand Prix is shining a light on small businesses from all parts of the city, a former member of the Melvindale Police Department has been sentenced in two excessive force incidents and other top stories for the evening of May 30, 2026.
Residents throughout the country are concerned with the environmental impact and utility costs of data centers. Jo Ling Kent looks into how officials in different cities across the U.S. are dealing with the unease.
Detroit police turned to basketball earlier this year to help build relationships with the city. On Saturday, kids in league got to watch their mentors in action. CBS News Detroit's Veronica Ortega explains.