A resolution calling on residents, employers, and community organizations in the state of Michigan to promote awareness of workers’ rights and protections in the workplace.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Kelly Breen and 10 co-sponsors

Promotes statewide awareness of workers’ rights resources and protections, encouraging residents, employers, and groups to share information and engage with state agencies.

referred to Committee on Government Operations

Purpose and Intent

HR 295 is a non-binding resolution calling on residents, employers, and community organizations in Michigan to promote awareness of workers’ rights and protections in the workplace.

The resolution frames worker empowerment as foundational to strong communities, a robust middle class, and broader economic opportunity.

It notes that Michigan recognizes April 27–May 1, 2026 as Workplace Rights Week, during which efforts to reaffirm and celebrate workers’ rights should be undertaken.

The underlying goal is to strengthen awareness of and access to workplace rights resources to improve compliance, fairness, and accountability.

Key Provisions and Changes

The resolution asserts a moral and societal obligation for various actors (residents, employers, community organizations) to actively promote awareness of workers’ rights and protections in the workplace.

It references state-level agencies and programs that support workers and employers in understanding and upholding workplace standards:

Bureau of Employment Relations
Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA)
Workers’ Disability Compensation Agency
Wage and Hour Division within the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (DLOEO)

It emphasizes that promoting awareness of these resources helps workers understand their rights and strengthens compliance and accountability in workplaces across Michigan.

It designates the Director of the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (DLOEO) as the recipient of a copy of the resolution, signaling a channel for information dissemination and coordination.

Who or What Would Be Affected

While the bill is ceremonial and non-binding, it targets:

Residents of Michigan (general public)
Employers in Michigan
Community organizations and local groups

It envisions these actors actively sharing information about workers’ rights and relevant protections, and utilizing state resources to educate workers.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Introduced: April 28, 2026

Referred to Committee: Government Operations (Michigan House of Representatives)

Favorable resolution status could move to broader discussions or amendments within the committee and House, but as a resolution, it does not create enforceable obligations or new law.

Workplace Rights Week is declared by the Governor to occur April 27–May 1, 2026, aligning with the resolution’s promotional objectives.

Potential Impact

Raises awareness about specific state resources and protections related to workplace rights.

Promotes collaboration among workers, employers, and community organizations to improve understanding of rights and protections.

May support increased engagement with state agencies (Bureau of Employment Relations, MIOSHA, Workers’ Disability Compensation Agency, Wage and Hour Division) by directing attention to their services.

As a resolution, it signals legislative support for worker rights education but does not impose new legal requirements or funding authorizations.

Sponsor and Co-Sponsors

Primary Sponsor: Representative Regina Weiss

Co-sponsors: Carrie Rheingans, Reggie Miller, Sharon MacDonell, Kelly Breen, Tonya Phillips, Jimmie Wilson, Veronica Paiz, Stephen Wooden, Mike McFall, Jason Hoskins

This summary reflects the bill’s text and stated purpose as a House resolution focused on promoting awareness rather than creating new statutory obligations.

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