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MI SB0318
Bill
AI Summary
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A person alleging a violation of the Elliott-Larsen civil rights act may bring a civil action for injunctive relief or damages, or both.
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If a court determines an employer violated section 202(c), the court shall award treble damages.
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A civil action may be brought in the circuit court for the county where the violation occurred, or where the defendant resides or has their principal place of business.
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A claim accrues on the date the person alleging the violation acquires actual knowledge of the violation.
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"Damages" includes injury or loss caused by each violation of the act, including reasonable attorney's fees.
Legislative Description
Civil rights; employment discrimination; actions for unequal pay; increase damages, and modify accrual date of claims. Amends sec. 801 of 1976 PA 453 (MCL 37.2801).
Labor: fair employment practices
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Government Operations
4/25/2017