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MI HB6021
Bill
Status
11/9/2016
Primary Sponsor
Jeff Irwin
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Protects employees from retaliation when reporting to public bodies verbally or in writing, unless the employee knows the report is false
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Prohibits retaliation against employees requested by a public body to participate in investigations, hearings, inquiries, or court actions
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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