MI HB6423

Allows a certificate of employability issued under Michigan's corrections code to be introduced as evidence of due care in hiring, retaining, licensing, or otherwise engaging with individuals, if the employer knew of the certificate at the time of hiring.

Establishes that a certificate of employability conclusively proves an employer did not act negligently in hiring an individual when a negligent hiring claim requires proof the employer disregarded a prior criminal conviction.

Provides employers immunity from negligent retention liability if an employee with a certificate of employability later demonstrates dangerousness or is convicted of a subsequent felony, unless the employer had actual knowledge or should have known of the danger and willfully retained the employee.

Preserves all existing employer duties and requirements under other laws regarding background checks and verification of employee qualifications, and does not relieve employers from liability for failure to comply with such requirements.

Does not create new affirmative duties for employers regarding employees with certificates of employability.