MI SB0962

Effective July 17, 2026, requires individuals claiming unemployment benefits to conduct a systematic and sustained search for work by performing at least 3 work-search activities per week starting January 1, 2025 (changed from bi-weekly reporting requirement).

Expands domestic violence protections by allowing individuals to leave employment without disqualification if they demonstrate the reason relates to domestic violence, including fear of future violence, need to relocate, or need to address physical, psychological, or legal effects.

Modifies shared-work plan requirements by removing the restriction that employees working 40 or more hours per week cannot participate, effective after March 31, 2021.

Establishes procedural requirements for unemployment agency review of waiver eligibility before initiating recovery of improperly paid benefits, requiring notice to claimants about waiver determinations and consequences.

Legislation is contingent on enactment of Senate Bill No. 40 of the 102nd Legislature.