STATE OF MICHIGAN
GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF TALENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STEPHANIE BECKHORN
GOVERNOR UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE ACTING DIRECTOR
Authorized by
MCL 421.1 et seq.
UIA 1583
(Rev. 03-19)
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Record of Work Search
You can submit details of your work search when reporting for your bi-weekly certications in your
MiWAM account or by submitting this form or in alternative format such as a spreadsheet or hand written
on paper, as long as it includes the information required. Below are the instructions to complete the
reverse side.
You must look for work by making at least two job contacts per week. Keep a record of the following
information:
• Week Ending Date - This date is for the week you are claiming. The date starts on Sunday and
ends on Saturday. Write the Saturday date for each week.
• Date of Contact - The date of your work search must fall within the week ending date (Sunday
through Saturday) for each week.
• Name of Employer - Write the name, if known, of the employer, employment service or agency
that was contacted. If the contact was made online and the employer was not specied, enter the
name of the search engine or job posting number.
• Employer Address/Telephone Number/ Website address - Enter the physical address or
location of the position applied for. If the contact was made by telephone, enter the phone number
used. If the contact was made online and the address/location is unknown, enter the website
address.
• Method of Contact - Enter how contact was made (e.g., in person, phone, mail, fax, email,
online)
Inform UI of your Work Search:
• Your work search is due every four weeks.
• Work search contacts can be entered at the time of bi-weekly certication in MiWAM, by using
Form UIA 1583, Record of Work Search, or in alternative format such as a spreadsheet or hand
written on paper, as long as it includes the information required.
• You can submit your work search by fax to 1-517-636-0427, by mail to Unemployment Insurance,
Multi-Service Center, 9023 Joseph Campau, Hamtramck, MI 48212 or drop it o in person at any
UI Local Oce.
• When submitting your work search, include your name and Social Security Number on each page.
Important
• Keep a copy for your records.
• Your work search is subject to audit and verication.
• Failing to submit timely and accurate work search forms may prevent payment of your UI
benets.
If your address changes it is important to update it with Unemployment Insurance.
If you have questions, you may contact us through your MiWAM account or by calling, 1-866-500-0017.
For telephone or Local Oce hours of operation, visit www.michigan.gov/uia. TTY service is available
at 1-866-366-0004.