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MI HB6591
Bill
Status
12/6/2018
Primary Sponsor
Sherry Gay-Dagnogo
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AI Summary
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Requires employers to provide employees (18 years or older) with a paid rest period of at least 10 consecutive minutes after every 4 consecutive hours of work.
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Exempts employees covered by collective bargaining agreements, emergency medical response workers, and managers from the rest period requirement.
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Establishes enforcement process through the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, with employees able to file complaints within 2 years (or 3 years if willful violation).
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Prohibits employers from retaliating against or discriminating against employees for exercising rights under this act and requires employers to maintain 5-year records of hours worked.
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Imposes civil fines of up to $500 for violations and takes effect 90 days after enactment.
Legislative Description
Labor; fair employment practices; rest periods for certain employees; require under certain circumstances. Creates new act.
State agencies (existing): licensing and regulatory affairs
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 12/06/2018
12/11/2018