Description
Michigan Veterans' Benefits & Resources Poster
Help satisfy Michigan workplace posting requirements with the Michigan Veterans' Benefits & Resources Poster. Effective April 2, 2025, Michigan's Veteran's Employee Resource Notification Act requires covered employers to display information about services and benefits available to military veterans.
This workplace notice provides employees with resources for veterans' healthcare, mental health assistance, education, employment, tax benefits, unemployment insurance, legal services, and other veteran support programs.
Poster Specifications
- Quantity: 1 poster
- Size: 11"W x 17"H
- Orientation: Portrait
- Language: Available in English or Spanish
- Format: Full-color Michigan veterans' resources notice
- Finish: Completely laminated with high-quality laminate
- Requirement: Michigan Public Act 197 of 2024, MCL 35.1275
Who Must Post the Michigan Veterans' Benefits Poster?
Michigan employers with one or more full-time employees must display the required veterans' resources notice.
The notice must be displayed at the employer's place of business in a conspicuous location accessible to employees.
The posting requirement applies based on the employer's coverage under the law, not on whether the employer currently has a military veteran on staff.
What Is the Michigan Veteran's Employee Resource Notification Act?
The Veteran's Employee Resource Notification Act, established by Michigan Public Act 197 of 2024, requires covered employers to provide workplace access to information about programs and services available to military veterans.
The law became effective April 2, 2025, and requires employers to display a notice containing specified veteran assistance resources.
What Information Must the Veterans' Resources Poster Include?
Michigan law requires the poster to include information about important programs and services available to veterans, including:
- Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs contact information
- Mental health and substance abuse services
- Education, workforce, and job training resources
- Veteran-related tax benefits
- Veteran designation on Michigan driver's licenses and identification cards
- Unemployment insurance eligibility and resources
- Legal services
- United States Department of Veterans Affairs contact information
- Veterans Crisis Line contact information
Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs
The Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs provides information and support involving military services, veterans' programs, and assistance resources.
The notice includes contact information to help veterans connect with state programs and organizations offering assistance.
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Resources
The Michigan Veterans' Benefits Poster includes information about mental health assistance, substance abuse services, and crisis support available to veterans and their families.
The Veterans Crisis Line provides confidential support to veterans and eligible individuals experiencing emotional distress or a mental health crisis.
Veterans and their loved ones can contact the Veterans Crisis Line by dialing 988 and pressing 1 or texting 838255.
Education, Employment, and Job Training Resources
Michigan provides employment and career development resources to help veterans transition into civilian employment and pursue new career opportunities.
The veterans' resources notice includes information concerning:
- Michigan Works! employment services
- Veterans' Employment Services
- Job search assistance
- Workforce development programs
- Career training opportunities
- Education and career exploration resources
- Employment assistance for eligible veterans and spouses
Veterans' Tax Benefits
The Michigan Veterans' Benefits Poster provides information about tax benefits that may be available to qualifying veterans and their families.
Depending on eligibility, benefits may include certain military pay tax exemptions, property tax exemptions for qualifying disabled veterans, and other applicable tax relief programs.
Veteran Designation on Michigan Identification
Michigan veterans may qualify to have a veteran designation added to a Michigan driver's license or official state identification card.
The poster provides information about obtaining a veteran designation through the Michigan Secretary of State.
Unemployment Insurance Benefits
The notice includes information about unemployment insurance resources available through Michigan and applicable federal programs.
Eligible veterans who become unemployed may qualify for unemployment benefits based on their employment history, military service, and applicable eligibility requirements.
Legal Assistance for Veterans
The Michigan veterans' resources notice provides information about legal services and employment protections available to veterans.
Resources include information related to the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA), which establishes employment and reemployment protections for qualifying military service members.
United States Department of Veterans Affairs
The poster provides contact information for the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Veterans may use VA resources to obtain information about:
- Healthcare benefits
- Disability compensation
- Education benefits
- Veterans' pensions
- Housing assistance
- Other federal veterans' benefits and services
Where Must the Michigan Veterans' Benefits Poster Be Displayed?
Michigan law requires the notice to be displayed in a conspicuous place at the employer's business that is accessible to employees.
Appropriate locations may include:
- Employee break rooms
- Employee bulletin boards
- Time-clock areas
- Employee entrances
- Human Resources areas
- Other prominent workplace locations accessible to employees
Is the Michigan Veterans' Benefits Poster Required?
Yes. Michigan's Veteran's Employee Resource Notification Act requires employers covered by the law to display information about available veterans' services and benefits.
The law defines a covered employer as a person or entity employing one or more full-time employees.
Is the Poster Required if No Employees Are Veterans?
Yes, if the employer is otherwise covered by the law. Michigan's posting requirement is not limited to businesses currently employing military veterans.
The notice is intended to make veteran assistance information accessible in covered workplaces.
Is This Notice Included on Michigan Labor Law Posters?
Michigan's veterans' resources notice may be included on an updated Michigan state labor law poster or state and federal combination poster.
Employers that already display a current Michigan labor law poster containing the required veterans' resources information generally do not need to purchase a separate copy solely to duplicate the same notice.
This standalone poster is useful for employers needing an individual replacement, additional display, or separate veterans' resources notice.
Does the Michigan Veterans' Benefits Poster Need Annual Replacement?
Not automatically. Employers should maintain a current version of the required veterans' resources notice and replace it when necessary to reflect updated mandatory information.
The calendar year changing does not by itself establish that a new poster must be purchased.
Michigan Workplace Compliance Resources
Labor Law Compliance Center provides Michigan employers with state and federal labor law posters, veterans' benefits notices, specialty workplace postings, and compliance resources. Visit our Michigan Labor Law Posters page or browse our Michigan State Specialty Posters for additional Michigan workplace compliance products.
