Proposal Increasing Unemployment Benefits Moves

Proposal Increasing Unemployment Benefits Moves

by | Dec 13, 2024 | Liz Gullett

Legislation increasing the maximum number of weeks per year a person may qualify for unemployment benefits from 20 to 26 weeks, and other changes to the unemployment system in Michigan was passed by the House of Representatives this week. Key Points: The legislation...
Paid Family Leave Proposal Moves

Paid Family Leave Proposal Moves

by | Dec 13, 2024 | Liz Gullett

Legislation establishing a state-run program providing eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of job-protected paid leave was reported by the Senate Housing and Human Services Committee this week. Key Points: Senate Bills 332 and 333 were introduced by Senator Erika...
Increases to Workers Comp Payments Reported

Increases to Workers Comp Payments Reported

by | Dec 13, 2024 | Liz Gullett

Legislation making reforms to Michigan’s workers comp system was reported by the Senate Labor Committee this week. Key Points: Senate Bills 1079 and 1080 were introduced by Senators John Cherry (D-St. Clair Shores) and Mary Cavanagh (D-Redford). Under the proposal,...