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MI SB0791

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/23/2022

Primary Sponsor

Kenneth Horn

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Origin

Senate

101st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Allows unemployment agency to extend layoff waivers beyond 45 calendar days if employer notifies agency that layoff is due to parts shortage, with extensions limited to 45 days each and ending no later than December 31, 2022.

  • Removes parts shortage from the permanent extended layoff reasons in subsection (11)(b), making it applicable only through a new temporary extension mechanism in subsection (13).

  • Permits retroactive waiver applications for individuals laid off due to parts shortage on or before May 31, 2021, if employer notified the agency before May 31, 2021.

  • Waives work-seeking, registration, and availability requirements for employees during qualifying temporary or extended layoffs, with notification requirements for employers and time limits specified.

Legislative Description

Employment security: benefits; waiver of work search requirements; allow for extension if layoff is due to a parts shortage. Amends sec. 28 of 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1 (MCL 421.28).

Employment security: benefits

Last Action

Referred To Second Reading

4/12/2022

Committee Referrals

Commerce And Tourism2/23/2022
Economic And Small Business Development12/14/2021

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