MI SB0493

Adds section 120 to Michigan's worker's compensation law (1969 PA 317) to define when a franchisor is considered an employer of a franchisee's employee

An employee of a franchisee is not automatically an employee of the franchisor for worker's compensation purposes

A franchisor is only considered an employer of a franchisee's employee if both the franchisor and franchisee jointly determine or codetermine the essential terms and conditions of employment

A franchisor is only considered an employer if both the franchisor and franchisee directly and immediately control employment matters including hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, and direction

Effective date: March 22, 2016 (90 days after enactment on December 23, 2015)