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MI SB1068
Bill
AI Summary
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Amends Michigan antitrust reform act to add restrictions on employment contracts for broadcast industry employers and their employees.
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Prohibits broadcast industry employers from requiring employees to agree to non-compete restrictions based on geographic area or time period after employment termination.
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Prohibits requiring broadcast employees to disclose job offers from other broadcasters or to match competing employment offers to retain employment.
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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.
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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