MI SB0527

Modifies the definition of "seasonal employment" to simplify criteria, removing the requirement that seasonal workers be employed "in an industry, other than the construction industry" and replacing it with language defining seasonal employment as work performed during regularly recurring periods of 26 weeks or less in any 52-week period.

Clarifies that "seasonal employer" designation under Michigan's unemployment compensation law does not need to correspond to specific industry categories assigned under the North American Classification System, allowing for broader application of seasonal employment rules.

Maintains restrictions on unemployment benefits for seasonal workers, preventing benefit payments for weeks of unemployment occurring between successive normal seasonal work periods when the worker has reasonable assurance of reemployment in the following season.

Preserves existing provisions regarding seasonal employer applications, determinations, notice requirements, and the ability of workers to contest seasonal employment designations under section 32a of the act.