2007 Senate Bill 192 / 2008 Public Act 106

Revise duties of employers of returned military employees

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 13, 2007

Introduced by Sen. Jim Barcia (D-31)

To extend from 15 days to 45 days the amount of time an employee returning a leave of absence because of active duty military service has to notify the employer that he or she is seeking re-employment under a state law the requires and employer to take the person back with the same seniority and rights that would have accrued but for the military service. The extension would be 90 days if the service was more than six months.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism

Feb. 6, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Feb. 13, 2008

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Feb. 14, 2008

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Feb. 14, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security

March 12, 2008

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

April 9, 2008

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

To extend from 15 days to 45 days the amount of time an employee returning a leave of absence because of active duty military service has to notify the employer that he or she is seeking re-employment under a state law the requires and employer to take the person back with the same seniority and rights that would have accrued but for the military service. The extension would be 90 days if the service was more than six months.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

April 24, 2008