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MI SB1068

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/20/2010

Primary Sponsor

Raymond Basham

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Origin

Senate

95th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends Michigan antitrust reform act to add restrictions on employment contracts for broadcast industry employers and their employees.

  • Prohibits broadcast industry employers from requiring employees to agree to non-compete restrictions based on geographic area or time period after employment termination.

  • Prohibits requiring broadcast employees to disclose job offers from other broadcasters or to match competing employment offers to retain employment.

  • Contract terms violating these prohibitions are void and unenforceable, with employers liable for civil damages plus reasonable attorney fees and litigation costs for prevailing employees.

  • Applies to contracts and agreements entered into on or after April 1, 2010.

Legislative Description

Communications; broadcasting; employment contracts for broadcasters; prohibit certain provisions. Amends sec. 4a of 1984 PA 274 (MCL 445.774a).

Labor, fair employment practices

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Commerce And Tourism

1/20/2010

Committee Referrals

Commerce & Tourism1/20/2010

Full Bill Text

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