Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapter 35. Veterans and Members of Armed Forces § 35.1201

(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:

(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.