Unemployment Compensation Notice to Employees (April 2020)

• The new notice explicitly lists what items are necessary for an unemployment claim
• Due to the COVID-19 crisis, submitting an application for benefits satisfies the register for and seeking work (RSW) requirements of the previous notice.
• Effective date of 3/20

Michigan Labor Law Posting Requirements

Michigan employers must follow both federal and state labor law posting requirements. Below, we’ve summarized these requirements and offered a short explanation of the state-specific workplace posters.

Federal Posting Requirements

Michigan employers are required to post the following federal labor law posters:

• Equal Employment Opportunity – EEO*
• Federal Minimum Wage Poster*
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Poster*
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Job Safety and Health Poster*
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act Poster*
• Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) Poster

Michigan-Specific Labor Law

In addition to the federal labor law posters listed above, Michigan employers are also required to post the following mandatory state labor law posters. They must be displayed in a conspicuous and accessible place. Businesses that fail to post these notifications may be subject to penalties or fines.

• Michigan General Requirements – Minimum Wage and Overtime Poster: This poster provides an overview of Michigan’s wage-related laws, including the minimum wage rate, which is $9.65 as of January 1, 2021. It also explains the training wage for minors, overtime, compensatory time, equal pay requirements, and the enforcement mechanism.
• Michigan Paid Medical Leave Act (PMLA) Poster: Employers with 50 or more employees must display this poster. The poster explains who qualifies for paid medical leave under Michigan, how employees can accrue and use paid medical leave, and how to file a complaint about a violation of the law.
• *Michigan Discrimination Poster: This poster describes Michigan’s laws against discrimination in employment and in other areas. It also sets forth the classes that Michigan law protects, including religion, race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, marital status, height, weight, arrest record, and genetic information. The poster explains how employees may file a complaint with the Michigan Department of Civil Rights.
• *Michigan Whistleblowers Protection Act Poster: This poster explains that employers cannot retaliate or discriminate against employees for reporting a violation or suspected violation of federal, state, or local laws, rules, or regulations to a public body or because employees take part in a public hearing, investigation, inquiry, or court action. It notifies employees that they can file a claim about a violation in circuit court, so long as they file within 90 days of the violation.
• *Michigan Unemployment Compensation Notice to Employees: This poster explains that the employer is covered by the Michigan Employment Security Act and describes how employees can file a claim for unemployment benefits online.
• *Michigan Safety and Health Protection on the Job Poster: This poster details the employer requirements and employee protections under the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Act. It also sets forth details about government safety and health inspections and provides contact information for employees to report complaints, fatalities, and injuries and illnesses to the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
• Michigan Right to Know Poster: This poster is required for any employers that have hazardous chemicals in their workplace. It notifies employees that their employer must provide safety data sheets for all hazardous chemicals.
• Michigan Workers’ Disability Compensation Rights & Responsibilities Poster: This poster sets forth the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees in the event of a workplace injury or illness.

Employers in various industries may have additional labor law posting requirements. They may also have an obligation to post in multiple languages, depending on the composition of their workforce.

*Included on Spanish poster

NOTE: Spanish posters may not include all notices published on the English poster and may vary from our standard 18″w x 24″h size since some states do not issue all notices in Spanish.

Employment posters must be posted in a conspicuous location.

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• Michigan Employees—Know Your Rights! Poster: This recommended, but not required, poster notifies employees that they are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits if they are out of work because of a work-related injury or illness without pay for 7 consecutive days. The poster also has blanks for the employer to fill out with contact information for their workers’ compensation carrier.

Unemployment Compensation — Mar 2020
Youth Employment Standards — Feb 2020
Unemployment Compensation — Jun 2019
Minimum Wage – Jan 2019
Paid Medical Leave Act – Jan 2019
Minimum Wage – Jul 2014
Employment Security Act – Jul 2014
Safety & Health (MIOSH) – Jul 2014
SDS (Right to Know) – Jul 2014
New or Revised SDS – Jul 2014
Youth Employment – Jul 2014
Discrimination – Jul 2014
Whistleblowers’ Protection Act – Jul 2014

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