Workforce, Trades, and Talent

MI - HB5345 Labor: fair employment practices; reproductive health coverage information act; create. Creates new act.

MI - HB5348 Labor: hours and wages; paid medical leave; provide for miscarriages and stillbirths. Amends sec. 4 of 2018 PA 338 (MCL 408.964).

MI - HB4761 Worker's compensation: benefits; reimbursement of claims for overpayment: prohibit. Amends sec. 833 of 1969 PA 317 (MCL 418.833).

MI - HB4592 Labor: other; local government labor regulatory limitation act; repeal. Amends 2015 PA 105 (MCL 123.1381 - 123.1396).

MI - HB4593 Labor: other; fair and open competition in governmental construction act; repeal. Repeals 2011 PA 98 (MCL 408.871 - 408.883).

MI - HB4594 Labor: hours and wages; prevailing wage; reenact. Creates new act.

MI - HB4597 Businesses: business corporations; certain number of female board members on board of directors; require. Amends sec. 911 of 1972 PA 284 (MCL 450.1911) & adds sec. 912.

MI - HB4598 Labor: job training; promotion of women participants; require in workforce development services. Amends secs. 5 & 13 of 2006 PA 491 (MCL 408.115 & 408.123).

MI - HR76 A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to enact legislation to require corporations to disclose their corporate leadership data.

MI - HR318 A resolution to oppose the United States Department of Labor's proposed rule change regarding Wagner-Peyser Act Employment Service services without an exception for states like Michigan that previously transferred this work out of state employment.

MI - HB6099 Labor: hours and wages; certain employers pay prevailing wage to employees who work on renewable energy projects; require. Creates new act.

MI - HB5180 Labor: other; Michigan works agency; require to disseminate jobs to individuals registered for work. Amends sec. 13 of 2006 PA 491 (MCL 408.123).

MI - HB4040 Education: occupational schools; occupational school regulations; exempt certain apprenticeship programs. Amends sec. 1a of 1943 PA 148 (MCL 395.101a).

MI - HB4175 Labor: collective bargaining; collective bargaining rights; revise to restore former provisions. Amends secs. 1, 2, 8, 14, 17 & 22 of 1939 PA 176 (MCL 423.1 et seq.).

MI - HB4176 Labor: collective bargaining; requirement for agency fee for nonunion members; allow in bargaining agreements and as condition of employment in public sector. Amends secs. 9, 10 & 15 of 1947 PA 336 (MCL 423.209 et seq.).

MI - HB4293 Education: teachers; exceptions to requirement to bargain collectively by certain employers; modify. Amends sec. 15 of 1947 PA 336 (MCL 423.215). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4294'21

MI - HB4294 Education: teachers; exception for college credit requirements for an individual to serve as a substitute teacher; provide for. Amends sec. 1233 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1233).

MI - HB4368 Higher education: financial aid; paraprofessionals to teachers grant program; create. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4369'21

MI - HB4369 Higher education: financial aid; fund for paraprofessional to teacher pathways grant program; provide for. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4368'21

MI - HB4752 Labor: health and safety; prohibition related to promulgation of rules regarding workplace ergonomics; repeal. Amends sec. 17 of 1974 PA 154 (MCL 408.1017).

MI - HB4760 Worker's compensation: benefits; decreased amount of compensation benefits based on federal unemployment or pandemic benefits; provide for. Amends sec. 354 & 358 of 1969 PA 317 (MCL 418.354 & 418.358).

MI - HB4751 Labor: notices; information regarding COVID-19 testing locations; require employers to provide. Creates new act.

MI - HB4759 Labor: health and safety; employee communication regarding an occupational safety and health practice or hazard related to COVID-19; prohibit an employer from taking an adverse employment action based on. Amends 1974 PA 154 (MCL 408.1001 - 408.1094) by adding sec. 66.

MI - HB6035 Labor: hours and wages; employee who files a claim under 2018 PA 337; prohibit commissioner from disclosing to employer if requested by employee. Amends sec. 9 of 2018 PA 337 (MCL 408.939).

MI - HB5124 Labor: other; classification of essential workers; provide for. Creates new act.

MI - HB5135 Labor: fair employment practices; labor service agencies; regulate. Creates new act.

MI - HB5136 Labor: hours and wages; scheduling standards for certain employers; provide for. Creates new act.

MI - HB5137 Labor: hours and wages; minimum compensation amounts for exemption from overtime pay; specify for certain employees. Amends sec. 4a of 2018 PA 337 (MCL 408.934a).

MI - HB5138 Labor: fair employment practices; meal period for certain employees; require under certain circumstances. Creates new act.

MI - HB5139 Employment security: other; severance pay; exclude from definition of remuneration. Amends sec. 44 of 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1 (MCL 421.44). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5140'21

MI - HB5140 Labor: fair employment practices; severance pay for eligible employees; require for a closing or mass layoff. Creates new act.

MI - HB5179 Employment security: administration; work search requirements; modify. Amends secs. 28 & 29 of 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1 (MCL 421.28 - 421.29) & adds sec. 67c.

MI - HB5251 Labor: fair employment practices; severance pay for certain employees who are laid off; require employers to pay for relocations and mass layoffs. Creates new act.

MI - HB4125 Occupations: electricians; definition of electrical energy supply agency; provide for. Amends sec. 701 & 737 of 2016 PA 407 (MCL 339.5701 & 339.5737).

MI - HB4434 Employment security: administration; plain language; require the unemployment agency to use in communications and determinations. Amends secs. 2, 11 & 32b of 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1 (MCL 421.2 et seq.) & adds sec. 32e.

MI - HB4435 Employment security: other; eligibility for restitution waivers; increase income and asset thresholds. Amends sec. 62 of 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1 (MCL 421.62).

MI - HB4436 Employment security: hearings; appeal process for recipient of improperly paid unemployment benefits; provide for. Amends sec. 62 of 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1 (MCL 421.62).

MI - HB4437 Trade: data security; database security breach policy for state agencies; provide for. Amends sec. 287 of 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1287).

MI - HB4438 Employment security: benefits; restitution of improperly collected benefits; decrease percentage of wages permitted to be garnished. Amends sec. 62 of 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1 (MCL 421.62).

MI - HB4439 Employment security: other; review of computer system algorithms and logic formulas used by the unemployment security agency; require. Amends 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1 (MCL 421.1 - 421.75) by adding sec. 6h.

MI - HB4440 Employment security: funds; payments to claimants affected by erroneous, computer-based fraud determinations; reserve amount in contingent fund for. Amends sec. 10 of 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1 (MCL 421.10).

MI - HB4441 Individual income tax: deductions; deduction for unemployment benefits; provide for. Amends sec. 30 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.30).

MI - HB4442 Employment security: other; certain causes of action based on accusations of fraud associated with a claim for unemployment benefits; modify accrual of causes of action and statute of limitations. Amends 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.101 - 600.9947) by adding sec. 5830.

MI - HB5346 Labor: working conditions; break ratio for consecutive hours worked; create. Creates new act.

MI - HB5349 Civil rights: employment discrimination; equal pay for substantially similar work; require. Amends sec. 202 of 1976 PA 453 (MCL 37.2202).

MI - HB5344 Labor: benefits; family leave policies; require employers to disclose to employees and potential employees. Creates new act.

MI - HB5347 Labor: benefits; leave time for care of newborn or adoption of child; establish for certain employees. Creates new act.

MI - HB5350 Labor: fair employment practices; paid parental leave; provide for. Creates new act.

MI - HB4753 Worker's compensation: benefits; long-term health issues resulting from COVID-19; provide coverage under worker's compensation. Amends sec. 401 of 1969 PA 317 (MCL 418.401).

MI - HB4750 Labor: health and safety; employee communication regarding an occupational safety and health practice or hazard; prohibit an employer from taking an adverse employment action based on. Amends 1974 PA 154 (MCL 408.1001 - 408.1094) by adding sec. 66a.

MI - HB4758 Labor: fair employment practices; employer taking adverse employment action against an employee who raises concern over infection control; prohibit. Creates new act.

MI - HB4754 Labor: health and safety; infectious disease worker safety commission; create. Amends 1974 PA 154 (MCL 408.1001 - 408.1094) by adding sec. 47.

MI - HB4749 Worker's compensation: benefits; compensation waiting period for employee impacted by COVID-19; provide waiver. Amends sec. 311 of 1969 PA 317 (MCL 418.311).

MI - HB4757 Labor: health and safety; Michigan occupational safety and health violations; increase civil penalties. Amends sec. 35 of 1974 PA 154 (MCL 408.1035).

MI - HB4748 Worker's compensation: benefits; infectious disease presumption for essential employees during a declared emergency; provide for. Amends sec. 405 of 1969 PA 317 (MCL 418.405).

MI - HB4756 Labor: health and safety; penalties for Michigan occupational health and safety act violations; increase maximum amount. Amends sec. 35 of 1974 PA 154 (MCL 408.1035).

MI - HB4755 Labor: fair employment practices; employer taking adverse employment action against an employee who is absent from work; prohibit during a declared emergency. Creates new act.

MI - HB5352 Worker's compensation: other; employer mandated vaccinations for employment; provide liability for any adverse reactions that vaccination may have on employees health. Amends 1969 PA 317 (MCL 418.101 - 418.941) by adding sec. 402.

MI - SCR8 A concurrent resolution to oppose policies that restrict the autonomy of workers and employers and memorialize the President and Congress of the United States to support and defend the rights and freedoms of workers and employers.

MI - HB4471 Labor: fair employment practices; certain vaccinations as a condition of employment; prohibit. Creates new act.

MI - HB4576 Civil rights: employment discrimination; pay equity in the workplace award program; create. Creates new act.

MI - HB4578 Labor: fair employment practices; commission on pay equity; establish, and specify duties. Amends 1976 PA 453 (MCL 37.2102 - 37.2804) by adding sec. 202b.

MI - HB4579 Labor: hours and wages; pay equity compliance certification; require for private businesses that contract with the state. Amends sec. 209 of 1976 PA 453 (MCL 37.2209) & adds sec. 209a.

MI - HB4580 Civil rights: employment discrimination; actions for unequal pay; increase damages, and modify accrual date of claims. Amends sec. 801 of 1976 PA 453 (MCL 37.2801).

MI - HB4581 Labor: fair employment practices; notice of employment discrimination website and telephone line; require employers to post. Amends sec. 602 of 1976 PA 453 (MCL 37.2602) & adds sec. 202b.

MI - HB4582 Labor: fair employment practices; wage disparity for men and women; require state report and plan to reduce. Amends sec. 3 of 1978 PA 609 (MCL 408.903).

MI - HB4583 Labor: fair employment practices; written job descriptions; require for companies with more than 5 employees. Amends title of 1978 PA 397 (MCL 423.501 - 423.512) & adds sec. 9a.

MI - HB4584 Civil rights: employment discrimination; prohibited employment discrimination practices; expand to include asking a job applicant about past compensation. Amends sec. 202 of 1976 PA 453 (MCL 37.2202).

MI - HB4585 Labor: fair employment practices; disclosure of certain wage information upon request; require of employer. Amends sec. 13a of 1978 PA 390 (MCL 408.483a).

MI - HB4586 Labor: hours and wages; employment discrimination; prohibit employers from engaging in certain discriminatory practices and allow remedies under Elliott-Larsen civil rights act. Amends secs. 9 & 3 of 2018 PA 337 (MCL 408.939 & 408.943).

MI - HB4587 Crimes: other; provision regarding wage discrimination based on sex; modify, and increase fines. Amends sec. 556 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.556).

MI - HR65 A resolution to urge state and federal administrators to increase the number of women and minorities in skilled trade professions and to encourage industry leaders and labor unions to address existing and future shortages in the skilled trades workforce.

MI - HR101 A resolution to memorialize the United States Senate to take action to pass the Paycheck Fairness Act or other similar policies.

MI - HR79 A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to enact legislation to protect workers' rights.

MI - HB5435 Veterans: benefits; coverage for veterans state licensing exams pre-approved by the GI Bill; provide for. Amends 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.101 - 339.2677) by adding sec. 407a.

MI - HB5434 Occupations: individual licensing and registration; exam fees under the skilled trades regulation act; require the department of licensing and regulatory affairs to ensure funding under the post-911 GI Bill by the department of military and veterans affairs. Amends 2016 PA 407 (MCL 339.5101 - 339.6133) by adding sec. 407a.

MI - HB5433 Health occupations: health professionals; licensing exam fees; require the department of licensing and regulatory affairs to work with the department of military and veterans affairs to ensure funding under the post-9/11 GI bill. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 16305a.

MI - HB6036 Labor: hours and wages; identity of employee who files a complaint under 1978 PA 390; prohibit department from disclosing to employer if requested by employee. Amends sec. 11 of 1978 PA 390 (MCL 408.481).

MI - HB4772 Employment security: benefits; remuneration provision; modify formula. Amends sec. 27 of 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1 (MCL 421.27).

MI - HB4773 Employment security: other; shared work program criteria; modify. Amends secs. 28c & 28d of 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1 (MCL 421.28c & 421.28d).

MI - HB5635 Education: teachers; college credit requirement for substitute teaching; eliminate. Amends sec. 1233 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1233).

MI - HB5577 Labor: job development; weatherization jobs program; create. Creates new act.

MI - HB4941 Labor: fair employment practices; act relating to solicitation of strikebreakers; repeal. Repeals 1962 PA 150 (MCL 423.251 - 423.254).

MI - HB6086 Health occupations: emergency medical services personnel; examinations for certain emergency medical services personnel; modify, and require certain notices from education program sponsors. Amends secs. 20904, 20912, 20950, 20952 & 20954 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.20904 et seq.).

MI - SB501 Employment security: benefits; applicant for unemployment benefits; require to register with a Michigan works agency, and extend work search waiver in certain circumstances. Amends sec. 28 of 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1 (MCL 421.28).

MI - SB445 Employment security: benefits; eligibility for certain individuals to receive unemployment benefits; modify. Amends sec. 28 of 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1 (MCL 421.28).

MI - HB5115 Health occupations: emergency medical services personnel; licensure of medical first responders; allow at 16 years of age. Amends sec. 20950 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.20950).

MI - HB5728 Labor: health and safety; employer discrimination against certain employees who refuse to receive COVID-19 vaccine; prohibit. Creates new act.

MI - HB6053 Occupations: plumbers; providing plumbing services while serving as local inspector; allow. Amends secs. 1111 & 1123 of 2016 PA 407 (MCL 339.6111 & 339.6123).

MI - HB5817 Labor: collective bargaining; status as permanent replacement employee; prohibit employees from offering or granting to certain individuals who work for the employer during a labor dispute. Amends sec. 16 of 1939 PA 176 (MCL 423.16).

MI - HB5818 Labor: organizations; public employee contact information; require public employers to provide to bargaining representatives. Amends 1947 PA 336 (MCL 423.201 - 423.217) by adding sec. 11a.

MI - HB5816 Labor: collective bargaining; relocation of an employer's operations less than 1 year after its employees elect a bargaining representative; make an unfair labor practice. Amends sec. 23 of 1939 PA 176 (MCL 423.23) & adds sec. 18.

MI - HB5815 Labor: collective bargaining; public employer ceasing or subcontracting its operations; prohibit if done less than 1 year after its employees elect a bargaining representative. Amends sec. 10 of 1947 PA 336 (MCL 423.210).

MI - HB5819 Labor: organizations; employee contact information; require employers to provide to bargaining representatives. Amends 1939 PA 176 (MCL 423.1 - 423.30) by adding sec. 29a.

MI - HR248 A resolution to urge the federal government to quickly enact legislation addressing the backlog in employment-based green cards, including, but not limited to, H.R. 3648 of 2021.

MI - SB1057 Health occupations: emergency medical services personnel; procedure for renewal of licensure; modify. Amends secs. 20950, 20954 & 20958 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.20950 et seq.).

MI - HB6088 Health occupations: emergency medical services personnel; certain temporary licenses; modify terms. Amends sec. 20952 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.20952).

MI - HB6132 Retirement: state employees; employment of retired state employees; allow without forfeiting retirement benefits. Amends sec. 68c of 1943 PA 240 (MCL 38.68c).

MI - HB6231 Higher education: financial aid; paraprofessionals to teachers grant program; create. Creates new act.

MI - HB6230 Higher education: financial aid; fund for paraprofessional to teacher pathways grant program; provide for. Creates new act.

MI - HB6400 Occupations: licensing fees; waiver of license or application fee for veterans and military service members; provide for. Amends sec. 4 of 1979 PA 152 (MCL 338.2204).

MI - HB5527 Higher education: community colleges; limitation on aggregate outstanding obligation for new jobs training program agreements; increase. Amends sec. 166 of 1966 PA 331 (MCL 389.166).