The bill amends the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Act by adding a new section that establishes the Infectious Disease Worker Safety Commission within the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. This commission will consist of various representatives, including labor union members from sectors such as health care, law enforcement, and food delivery, as well as individuals from private and public sector management, and health care professionals specializing in epidemiology and occupational safety. The director of the department will appoint the commission members, with specific term lengths for the initial appointments, and will also have the authority to remove members for various reasons.

The commission is tasked with determining best practices for employee safety during emergencies related to infectious diseases, which includes guidelines on personal protective equipment, handwashing stations, and social distancing. They are required to prepare a public report of their findings within 120 days of the bill's enactment, which employers must post in their workplaces. Additionally, the bill protects employees from disciplinary action if they choose to leave work or refuse to report during such emergencies, provided the employer fails to post the required report.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 408.1001, 408.1094