Michigan Hospital Ass'n v. Michigan Employment Security Commission

This appeal arises out of an injunction issued by the circuit court which requires the Michigan Employment Security Commission to allow representation of employers in proceedings before the commission, its referees, and the Employment Security Board of Review by non-attorney agents, in particular the Michigan Hospital Association and its agents and employees. The State Bar of Michigan intervened in the proceedings in circuit court as a defendant and cross-claimant and appeals by right.

The issues before us arise out of MCL 421.31; MSA 17.533, which provides in part:

"Any individual claiming…