(WXYZ) — The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency website is experiencing high volumes on Monday morning, resulting in the website crashing.
At 8 a.m., the application window opened for those who are self-employed, gig workers, independent contractors or low-wage workers.
According to the UIA, they are asking people whose last name begins with A-L to apply today and consider waiting until off-peak hours from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. to file.
"Waiting for 48, 72 hours, or more will not impact the amount of benefits you receive. Almost 600,000 Michiganders are already seeing benefits flow," the agency said in a tweet.
The agency also came up with a schedule to help those trying to apply.
To help Michiganders receive unemployment benefits as a result of COVID-19, the UIA has developed a schedule for workers to file for benefits based on the first letter of their last name. Use off-peak times 8 p.m. – 8 a.m. to file your claim at https://t.co/DWuNIJqZUp. pic.twitter.com/kVIkHSctjE
— Michigan Dept. of Labor and Economic Opportunity (@MichiganLEO) April 13, 2020
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