MI HB6239

Expands protections for individuals leaving employment due to domestic violence, sexual violence, or gender violence by removing the March 31, 2021 expiration date, making these protections permanent.

Adds sexual violence and gender violence as qualifying reasons for unemployment benefits eligibility alongside domestic violence, allowing individuals to leave work without losing benefits if they experience these forms of violence.

Includes "household member" as a protected category in addition to family members, broadening who can be the subject of violence triggering benefit eligibility.

Defines "gender violence" as acts committed because of expressed gender identity causing physical, sexual, or psychological harm, and "sexual violence" as non-consensual sexual acts prohibited by law.

Requires unemployment agency to keep confidential all evidence of domestic violence, sexual violence, or gender violence provided by claimants, and allows documentation from counselors, social workers, clergy, attorneys, and other professionals to establish eligibility.