MI HB5823

Expands the definition of "employee" under the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Act to include students and interns performing work primarily for educational purposes, whether or not they receive payment or compensation.

Clarifies that franchisees are the sole employers of workers for whom they provide benefit plans or pay wages, except as otherwise specified in the franchise agreement.

Modifies the definition of "imminent danger" to designate unlabeled or unknown chemical containers as imminent dangers after tagging under section 31, rather than requiring prior approval under section 14a.

Maintains existing definitions of "inspection" and "investigation" as examination of workplaces and detailed evaluation of working conditions to detect safety and health hazards.

Becomes effective 90 days after enactment into law.