MI HB5004

Removes the requirement that employees claiming to have left work involuntarily for medical reasons must first obtain a medical professional's statement, attempt to secure alternative work with the employer, and attempt to be placed on a leave of absence before leaving

Maintains existing provisions allowing individuals who left work due to COVID-19 related reasons (self-isolation, quarantine, caring for infected individuals) before April 1, 2021 to be considered as having left involuntarily

Retains all other disqualification conditions for unemployment benefits, including voluntary leaving without good cause, discharge for misconduct, failure to accept suitable work, and discharge for controlled substance violations

Updates terminology throughout the section to consistently use "unemployment insurance agency" instead of "unemployment agency"

Makes minor technical and clarifying language changes, including replacing "pursuant to" with "in accordance with" and updating date references