Michigan Prohibits Discrimination Based on Termination of Pregnancy

 Senate Bill 147 (SB 147) was signed into law May 2023.  This Michigan law amended the states Elliot-Larsen Civil Rights Act (ELCRA).  

 

The ELCRA prohibits sex-based discrimination to pregnancy, childbirth, or aa medical condition related to pregnancy. The ELCRA does include the exception for “nontherapeutic abortions not intended to save the life of the mother.”  What does this mean?  Employers could legally discriminate against employees who terminate a pregnancy if it was intended to save the life of the mother.

 

This amendment prohibits companies from treating an employee differently for terminating a pregnancy for any reason.  This amendment will take effect on March 28, 2024.

 

Source: GovDocs, received on February 15, 2024.