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MI SB0158

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/29/2009

Primary Sponsor

John Gleason

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Origin

Senate

95th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits employers from failing to hire, recruiting, discharging, or discriminating against employees based on a known or believed illness or health condition of a family member.

  • Prohibits employers from inquiring about the physical condition or health status of an employee's family members, with exceptions for verifying sick leave eligibility, family and medical leave eligibility, or processing health coverage claims.

  • Prohibits retaliation or discrimination against employees who file complaints, testify in investigations, or oppose violations of the act.

  • Voids any agreements requiring applicants or employees to waive rights under the act.

  • Allows injured persons to bring civil suits for injunctive relief and damages, with courts awarding costs and reasonable attorney fees to prevailing plaintiffs.

Legislative Description

Labor; fair employment practices; prohibition against employment decisions based on the health or illness of an employee's family member; provide for. Creates new act.

Health, other

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Commerce And Tourism

1/29/2009

Committee Referrals

Commerce & Tourism1/29/2009

Full Bill Text

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