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Disabilities (ADA): Michigan

Disabilities (ADA) requirements for other states

Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.

Authors: Michael A. Chichester Jr. and Michelle Barrett Falconer, Littler

Summary

  • In addition to federal equal opportunity laws, Michigan employers must comply with their state and local antidiscrimination laws, including the Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act. See The Michigan Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act (PWDCRA).
  • Michigan law specifically prohibits discrimination on the basis of genetic information unrelated to the abilities of an employee to perform the duties of a particular job. See Genetic Information.
  • Michigan permits the use of medical marijuana. See Michigan Medical Marihuana Act.
  • Localities including Ann Arbor, Detroit and Grand Rapids have requirements pertaining to disability discrimination. See Local Requirements.