HB5004

Employment security: claimants; employee involuntarily leaving employment for a medical reason; strike required conditions. Amends sec. 29 of 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1 (MCL 421.29).

Introduced·9/18/25
Introduced Text

Amends Michigan's unemployment compensation law to address disqualifications for benefits.

The bill amends Michigan's unemployment compensation law to modify the conditions under which an individual may be disqualified from receiving benefits. It outlines specific circumstances that lead to disqualification, such as leaving work voluntarily without good cause, misconduct connected with work, or participating in a labor dispute. The bill also details the process for requalifying for benefits after a disqualification and specifies how benefits are charged to employers.

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Economic Competitiveness Committee
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History

Sep 24, 2025

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 09/18/2025

Sep 18, 2025

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. Kelly Breen

Sep 18, 2025

House

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