The Michigan Chamber of Commerce announced on Apr. 2 the release of its 2026 Employment Law Handbook and Sample Employee Handbook, both updated to reflect recent legislative changes in Michigan.
These resources are designed to help businesses stay compliant with evolving regulations and avoid costly litigation. The guides have been reviewed by legal experts from Miller Canfield and Butzel Law Firm, providing a framework specific to Michigan’s laws.
The new editions include expanded content such as updated immigration requirements, changes in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) laws, critical updates on the second year of Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) rules—including policies for seasonal re-hires—and strategies for managing remote work, disability accommodations, and social media monitoring. There is also guidance on pre-hire drug testing protocols and lawful discharge procedures.
The Michigan Chamber of Commerce encourages collaboration among businesses and policymakers to address economic challenges across the state according to the official website. Its network consists of about 5,000 businesses that collectively employ more than a million residents according to the official website.
The organization focuses on advocating for business priorities through legislative and legal efforts aimed at enhancing economic prosperity in Michigan according to the official website. Led by a president and CEO alongside a board of directors composed of volunteer leaders from member organizations according to the official website, it extends its services across all 83 counties in Michigan according to the official website.
Over time, the chamber has influenced public policy by advocating measures that protect free enterprise while seeking reductions in regulatory burdens for employers according to the official website. Businesses interested in obtaining these updated compliance materials can take advantage of a limited-time offer where purchasing the Employment Law Handbook includes a complimentary Sample Employee Handbook.
