Labor & Employment

in committee · Michigan · House May 13, 2026

HB 5955: Labor: fair employment practices; labor service agencies; regulate. Creates new act.

This bill, known as the Temporary Laborer Rights Act, establishes new regulations for temporary labor agencies, their clients, and the workers they employ in Michigan. It requires agencies to provide workers with clear written notices detailing job duties, pay rates, and meal or equipment costs before they start work. The law also mandates that agencies keep detailed records of transactions for seven years and makes these records available to workers upon request. Additionally, the bill prohibits agencies and clients from charging workers for meals they do not eat or for transportation to and from job sites. Finally, it includes provisions to prevent retaliation against workers who exercise their rights under the new rules.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes regulations to protect temporary workers by requiring clear notices on pay and duties, enhancing transparency and rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards

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in committee · Michigan · House Apr 15, 2026

HB 5787: Sales tax: exemptions; compliance with enterprise data center construction labor act; require. Amends sec. 4ee of 1933 PA 167 (MCL 205.54ee). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5785'26, HB 5786'26

This bill modifies Michigan's sales tax exemptions for data center equipment, requiring that these tax breaks continue only if specific job creation targets are met. For existing data centers, the exemption applies after 2022 only if at least 400 related jobs are created, and after 2026 only if at least 1,000 such jobs are established. For new enterprise data centers, the bill mandates that owners receive a certificate from the Michigan Strategic Fund confirming they plan to meet certain criteria within six years before they can claim the tax exemption. Additionally, the law requires these facilities to report annual data on employment and investments to the fund and achieve specific green building standards within three years of opening.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill ties sales tax exemptions to job creation targets, promoting fiscal responsibility and ensuring tax breaks benefit the economy through employment.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill ties sales tax exemptions for data centers to specific job creation targets, incentivizing employers to create jobs and strengthen employment standards.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill provides tax exemptions for data center equipment contingent on job creation, directly supporting technology infrastructure development.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Incentives

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in committee · Michigan · House Apr 21, 2026

HB 5799: Economic development: Michigan strategic fund; community development tax credit program; establish and administer. Amends secs. 7 & 9 of 1984 PA 270 (MCL 125.2007 & 125.2009). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5798'26, HB 5809'26

This bill updates the Michigan Strategic Fund Act to expand the powers and duties of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC). It allows the fund to establish and operate a job training program for workers and a brownfield historic investment program for specific capital projects. Additionally, the legislation clarifies the fund's authority to issue bonds for a special entity dedicated to settling a specific legal claim against the state. These changes aim to provide the MEDC with clearer legal tools to manage grants, loans, and investments while pursuing economic development goals.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill expands MEDC powers to fund job training and brownfield projects, advancing economic development and state budget utilization.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly includes 'housing development authority' as a subject and funds brownfield historic investment programs, which can facilitate housing development.65% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands MEDC powers to establish a job training program for workers, directly advancing workforce development and employment standards.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Tax Incentives Community Development Property Development Workforce Development Tags Economic Development

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in committee · Michigan · House Apr 23, 2026

HB 5871: Holidays: other; "Cesar E. Chavez Day"; revise to "Farm Workers Day". Amends title & sec. 1 of 2003 PA 225 (MCL 435.301).

HB 5871 amends Michigan law to change the official name of the holiday observed on March 31 from 'Cesar E. Chavez Day' to 'Farm Workers Day.' The bill directly affects state records and official designations by updating the title of the relevant statute. It retains the original legislative intent to honor Cesar E. Chavez's contributions to farm workers' rights while broadening the holiday's name to recognize all agricultural laborers. This change is a symbolic policy update that does not alter existing legal requirements or create new obligations for individuals or businesses.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill renames Cesar E. Chavez Day to Farm Workers Day, explicitly broadening recognition to all agricultural laborers and honoring contributions to workers' rights.90% confidence

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in committee · Michigan · Senate May 20, 2026

SB 995: Individual income tax: credit; work opportunity tax credit for qualified employees; provide for. Amends 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.1 - 206.847) by adding secs. 279 & 679. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0994'26

SB 995 proposes to create a new state tax credit for Michigan employers starting in 2026, allowing them to reduce their income tax liability by 50% of the federal Work Opportunity Tax Credit they would have received. This credit is available only to businesses that hire Michigan residents who are certified by the state unemployment agency as members of specific targeted groups facing employment barriers. The bill specifies that any unused portion of the credit cannot be refunded if it exceeds the employer's tax bill, and it includes provisions for flow-through entities to claim credits based on their share of business income.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a tax credit for employers hiring individuals facing employment barriers, promoting job creation and fiscal incentives.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill creates a tax credit to incentivize employers to hire workers from groups facing employment barriers, directly supporting labor market access.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits Tax Incentives Unemployment

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in committee · Michigan · House Apr 28, 2026

HR 296: A resolution to urge the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and all those responsible for the safety of Michigan’s workers to do everything in their power to decrease workplace injuries and deaths and make worksites safer for all hardworking Michiganders.

This bill is a non-binding resolution that urges state and federal agencies to prioritize reducing workplace injuries and deaths in Michigan. It calls on the Michigan Department of Labor, the state and federal occupational safety organizations, and other responsible parties to take all necessary actions to improve worksite safety. The resolution cites statistics on annual workplace fatalities and emphasizes the importance of protecting workers while honoring those who have been injured or killed on the job.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly urges agencies to decrease workplace injuries and deaths, directly supporting workplace safety and worker protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workers' Compensation Workplace Safety

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in committee · Michigan · House May 13, 2026

HB 5952: Worker's compensation: benefits; post-traumatic stress disorder injury fund; create. Amends 1969 PA 317 (MCL 418.101 - 418.941) by adding sec. 409.

This bill creates a new Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Fund within the state treasury to provide financial support for workers' compensation claims related to PTSD. The legislation establishes the fund's management structure, allowing the state treasurer to invest assets and the director to oversee audits and expenditures for approved claims and administrative costs. It mandates that any unpaid claims be prioritized for payment if the fund runs low and requires the director to notify the legislature if the money is projected to be insufficient within 60 days. Additionally, the bill mandates annual and quarterly reports to the legislature detailing claim statistics, payment amounts, and future cost estimates.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a new state fund to provide financial support for workers' compensation claims, increasing funding for essential public services.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill creates a new fund to expand worker's compensation benefits for PTSD, directly strengthening worker protections and financial support.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill creates a dedicated PTSD injury fund to provide financial support for workers' compensation claims, directly strengthening benefits for veterans.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Workers' Compensation Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · Michigan · House Apr 23, 2026

HB 5854: Individual income tax: revenue distributions; earmark of withholding tax capture revenues attributable to certain employees into the workforce development HOPE zone fund; provide for. Amends sec. 51f of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.51f). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5852'26

This bill directs a specific portion of Michigan's individual income tax revenue to the Workforce Development HOPE Zone Fund. The funds are designated for employees working within designated HOPE zones and are intended to be distributed to qualified workforce development organizations through formal agreements. The legislation defines key terms such as "HOPE zone" and "qualified workforce development organization" by referencing existing state laws. The bill will only take effect if it is passed alongside a companion bill, HB 5852.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill directs individual income tax revenue to fund workforce development programs, strengthening fiscal management and supporting essential public services.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill directs tax revenue to a workforce development fund for employees in HOPE zones, aiming to strengthen workforce capabilities and support workers.65% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Revenue Tax Incentives Workforce Development

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passed · Michigan · Senate Apr 28, 2026

SR 114: A resolution to recognize April 28, 2026, as Workers’ Memorial Day.

Senate Resolution 114 designates April 28, 2026, as Workers' Memorial Day to honor Michigan workers who have died or been injured on the job. This symbolic resolution acknowledges the annual toll of workplace accidents and occupational diseases in the state. While it calls for increased workplace safety standards and fair compensation, it does not create new laws or alter existing regulations.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill honors workers injured or killed on the job and calls for increased safety standards and fair compensation.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Workplace Safety

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in committee · Michigan · Senate May 20, 2026

SB 994: Individual income tax: withholding requirements; work opportunity withholdings tax credit for certain tax exempt organizations; provide for. Amends 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.1 - 206.847) by adding sec. 714. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0995'26

This bill allows certain Michigan nonprofit organizations to claim a tax credit against state income tax withholdings for wages paid to qualified employees. The credit applies to tax years starting on or after January 1, 2026, and is limited to 50% of the amount the employer would have received under a federal work opportunity credit. To qualify, employees must be Michigan residents certified by the state unemployment agency as members of a targeted group, and the credit cannot be refunded if it exceeds the employer's withholding tax liability. The legislation also requires that any unused federal credits from previous years be excluded from the calculation. The bill will only take effect if a companion bill, SB 995, is also passed into law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a tax credit for nonprofits hiring targeted Michigan residents, promoting employment incentives and fiscal support for specific groups.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill creates a tax credit incentive for employers to hire members of targeted groups, expanding employment opportunities and supporting workforce development.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits Unemployment

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