MI HB5828

Prohibits employers from discharging, refusing to hire, or discriminating against individuals based on body type, degree of physical fitness, appearance, or other physical characteristics.

Defines "appearance" to include gender expression, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious or ethnic hairstyles, facial hair, and clothing style.

Allows employers to apply physical characteristic requirements only when they are established, bona fide occupational requirements reasonably necessary to the position, with the employer bearing the burden of proof.

Prohibits retaliation or discrimination against persons who file complaints, testify in investigations, or oppose violations of the act.

Provides private right of action for injured parties to seek injunctive relief or damages, with courts awarding costs and reasonable attorney fees to prevailing plaintiffs; applies to collective bargaining and employment agreements entered into, renewed, or extended on or after the effective date.