Labor: leave; family leave optimal coverage benefits; provide for. Creates new act.

This bill establishes the Family Leave Optimal Coverage Act to provide paid time off and financial benefits to Michigan workers for caring for family members during events like childbirth, adoption, domestic violence, or serious health issues. To qualify, employees must have earned at least $3,000 in wages during a specific base period or be self-employed, and the program requires both employer and employee contributions to a state fund. The legislation defines eligible family members broadly to include children, parents, spouses, and domestic partners, while also setting rules for calculating benefit amounts and preventing discrimination against those who take leave. Additionally, the act outlines procedures for filing claims, resolving disputes, and reporting data to the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity.