MI SB0886

Expands unemployment benefits eligibility for individuals self-isolating or self-quarantining due to COVID-19 risks, including those who are immunocompromised, displaying symptoms, had contact with confirmed cases, or caring for infected individuals; applies to claims for weeks beginning before January 1, 2021.

Allows employers to apply for shared-work plans with reduced requirements until December 31, 2020, permitting hour reductions of 10-60% (normally 15-45%) and exempting employees working 40+ hours weekly from participation.

Extends the protest period for employers to challenge benefit charges from the standard timeframe to 1 year after charges are made for benefits paid between March 15, 2020 and January 1, 2021.

Suspends reconsideration of claims filed after March 15, 2020 based solely on whether applicable executive orders had legal force; permits claims filed within 28 days after last day worked to be considered timely through December 31, 2020.

Modifies benefit determination procedures between May 1, 2020 and the act's effective date to limit nonmonetary eligibility reviews to the separating employer and presume claimants have satisfied requalification requirements.