MI HB4796

Prohibits employers from discharging employees or hindering their military service because of their status as members of military or naval forces of Michigan, other states, or the United States.

Requires employers to grant leave of absence to employees called to active service, active state service, or federal service, and prohibits discouraging enlistment or commission acceptance through threats related to employment.

Mandates reemployment of returning military service members who report within 45 days (or 90 days if service exceeded 180 days) in their original position or nearest equivalent, with restoration of seniority and benefits accrued during service.

Limits reemployment eligibility to service members with uninterrupted service not exceeding 5 years, with specific exceptions for obligated service completion, critical missions, war/national emergency orders, and other designated circumstances.

Denies reemployment benefits to service members separated with dishonorable discharge, bad conduct discharge, or other than honorable conditions, and allows employees to sue in circuit court for reinstatement and attorney fees if wrongfully denied reemployment; effective September 12, 2016.