State reference · MI
Michigan ADA + employment hiring law
Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act, MCL § 37.1101 et seq.. Enforced by Michigan Department of Civil Rights (MDCR). Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies in parallel.
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State statute
Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act is codified at MCL § 37.1101 et seq..
Prohibits employment discrimination based on disability. The Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act (MCL § 37.2101) covers other protected classes.
Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) and EEOC implementing regulations (29 C.F.R. Part 1630) apply in parallel.
Enforcing agency
Michigan Department of Civil Rights (MDCR)
Agency website: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcr
MDCR has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
Employer-coverage threshold
1+ employee under MCL § 37.1201(b).
What this page is not
This page is a public-record reference to statutes and agencies. It is not a survey of Michigan case law, an enforcement-history summary, or legal advice. Relevant case law and agency-guidance interpretations evolve. Consult qualified employment counsel for Michigan-specific questions.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the primary employment-discrimination statute in Michigan?
Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act, codified at MCL § 37.1101 et seq.. Prohibits employment discrimination based on disability. The Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act (MCL § 37.2101) covers other protected classes.
Which agency enforces employment-discrimination law in Michigan?
Michigan Department of Civil Rights (MDCR). MDCR has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
What employer-size threshold applies in Michigan?
1+ employee under MCL § 37.1201(b).
How does Michigan interact with federal ADA Title I?
Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies to private employers with 15 or more employees nationwide. Michigan employers also face the state-level statutory framework above. MDCR has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
Where can I read the Michigan statute and agency materials?
Statute citation: MCL § 37.1101 et seq.. Agency: Michigan Department of Civil Rights (MDCR) at https://www.michigan.gov/mdcr. EEOC ADA Title I guidance is available at https://www.eeoc.gov/disability-discrimination.
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