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MI HB5647

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/11/2014

Primary Sponsor

Ken Goike

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Origin

House of Representatives

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Removes a temporary sunset provision (effective 1 year after amendment) regarding employer notification of claimant ineligibility for unemployment benefits, making the provision permanent.

  • Establishes that individuals are considered to have refused suitable work if a prospective employer requires a drug test and withdraws the offer after the individual tests positive for controlled substances without a valid prescription or refuses the test without good cause.

  • Defines "controlled substance," "drug test," and "nondiscriminatory manner" for purposes of drug testing requirements in employment and unemployment benefit determinations.

  • Maintains existing disqualification rules for unemployment benefits related to voluntary job separation, misconduct, failure to seek work, and refusal of suitable employment, with specific requalification requirements depending on the type of disqualification.

Legislative Description

Employment security; benefits; unemployment drug testing; repeal sunset. Amends sec. 29 of 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1 (MCL 421.29).

Health, testing

Last Action

Printed Bill Filed 06/12/2014

6/12/2014

Committee Referrals

Commerce6/11/2014

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