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MI HB6021

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/9/2016

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Irwin

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Expands whistleblower protections under Michigan's Whistleblowers' Protection Act to include reporting of planned violations and directions to participate in or cover up violations, in addition to actual and suspected violations

  • Prohibits employers from discharging, threatening, or discriminating against employees regarding compensation, terms, conditions, location, or privileges of employment for reporting violations to a public body

  • Protects employees from retaliation when reporting to public bodies verbally or in writing, unless the employee knows the report is false

  • Prohibits retaliation against employees requested by a public body to participate in investigations, hearings, inquiries, or court actions

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment

Legislative Description

Labor; fair employment practices; whistleblower protection; expand to include reporting of planned wrongdoings and coverups. Amends sec. 2 of 1980 PA 469 (MCL 15.362).

Labor: fair employment practices

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 11/09/2016

11/10/2016

Committee Referrals

Government Operations11/9/2016

Full Bill Text

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