MI SB0368

Applies to work-related injuries or diseases occurring on or after the bill's effective date.

Establishes a conclusive presumption of good-faith job search effort if the employee: (1) remains employed by the employer responsible for compensation and attempts to obtain an accommodated or other job with that employer, OR (2) submits at least 2 job applications per calendar week, OR (3) is employed full-time in reasonable employment.

Eliminates the affirmative duty to seek work if a physician opines that employment or job search poses a clear danger to health, would interfere with medical treatment or recovery, or the employee is unable to perform work.

Eliminates the affirmative duty to seek work if the employee is currently employed and provides evidence that seeking work might result in loss of employment or employment-related benefits, or demonstrates other good and reasonable cause.

Defines a job as reasonably available only if the employee receives a bona fide offer of reasonable employment as defined under section 301(11).