Senate Bill 758 Summary

• Amends Section 29 of the Michigan Employment Security Act to establish that suspension or discharge for misconduct connected with work is presumed if an employee has been charged with a crime in connection with their work.

• Allows employees to receive retroactive benefits if they are subsequently acquitted or charges are dropped following a presumption of misconduct based on criminal charges.

• Modifies requalification requirements for disqualified individuals, distinguishing between benefit years established before and after October 1, 2000, with varying numbers of requalifying weeks required (6 to 26 weeks depending on disqualification type).

• Establishes rules for suitable work determinations, including that individuals refusing work paying at least 70% of their prior gross pay may be denied benefits, with exceptions for labor disputes, unfavorable conditions, and union-related requirements.

• Maintains provisions regarding labor disputes, temporary help firm employment, drug testing disqualifications, and wage transfer rules for individuals accepting new employment or recalls from former employers.