Mich. Comp. Laws § 35.1201: Short title; definitions.

Sec. 1.

(1) This act shall be known and may be cited as the "private employer's veterans' preference policy act".

(2) As used in this act:

(a) "Private employer" means a sole proprietor, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, or other private entity with 1 or more employees.

(b) "Veteran" means an individual who meets both of the following:

( i ) Is a veteran as defined in section 1 of 1965 PA 190, MCL 35.61.

( ii ) Served at least 180 days of active duty in the armed forces of the United States or has a service-connected disability as a result of service in the armed forces of the United States.

(c) "Veterans' preference employment policy" means a private employer's voluntary preference for hiring, promoting, or retaining a veteran over another equally qualified applicant or employee.