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MI HB4112
Bill
Status
1/26/2017
Primary Sponsor
Henry Yanez
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AI Summary
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Prohibits employers from refusing to hire or recruit individuals based on credit history or inquiring about job applicants' credit history.
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Establishes exceptions allowing credit history inquiries for employees of banks, savings institutions, credit unions, insurance companies, casinos, and licensed securities professionals when duties involve fiduciary or licensed activities.
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Prohibits retaliation or discrimination against individuals who file complaints, testify, or participate in investigations related to violations of this act.
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Voids any waivers or agreements requiring individuals to surrender protections under this act as a condition of employment.
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Allows individuals injured by violations to bring civil suits for damages or injunctive relief, with courts awarding costs and reasonable attorney fees to prevailing plaintiffs.
Legislative Description
Labor; fair employment practices; use of credit history in the hiring process; prohibit. Creates new act.
Labor: fair employment practices
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 01/26/2017
1/31/2017