Unemployment benefits in the State of Michigan are not for all workers who lose their jobs. It is not even for all workers who lose their jobs due to no fault of their own, although that is a qualifying requirement. There are financial requirements besides the legal requirements that restrict unemployment benefits to workers who have been fired, resign or who do not wish to actively search for work. This article will look at these financial requirements as they stand in 2011. These requirements change on a regular basis, so it is important to have the latest information.