Bill > HB5185

This bill amends the Worker's Disability Compensation Act to clarify job search requirements for employees receiving workers' compensation benefits. The bill establishes that an employee is considered to have made a good-faith job search effort if they apply to at least two jobs in a week, continue working for the employer who is paying their compensation, or are employed full-time. The bill also outlines specific circumstances where an employee is not required to actively seek work, such as when a physician determines that job searching or working would pose health risks, interfere with medical treatment, or the employee has not reached maximum medical improvement. Additionally, the bill provides exemptions for job searching during public health emergencies or when seeking work might jeopardize current employment. The legislation defines a job as "reasonably available" only when the employee receives a bona fide offer of reasonable employment, which is referenced from an existing definition in the act. These provisions aim to provide more flexibility and protection for workers who are recovering from work-related injuries or illnesses.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-5185