Poster Now Available for Download Upload
The Michigan Department of Civil Rights (MDCR) has released an updated version of its required workplace poster.
Background
State law generally prohibits employers from discriminating in employment based on religion, race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, and marital status, among other things.
Under state nondiscrimination law, a person with a disability may allege a violation regarding a failure to accommodate under the law only if the person with a disability notifies the employer in writing of the need for accommodation within 182 days after the date the person with a disability knew or reasonably should have known that an accommodation was needed.
An employer must post notices or use other appropriate means to provide all employees and job applicants with notice of the requirements outlined in the paragraph immediately above.
New Poster
The new Michigan Discrimination Law Poster includes a note to employees and applicants with disabilities regarding the 182-day time limit for notifying employers (in writing) of the need for accommodation under state law.
As discussed above, state law requires....
