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MI SB0717
Bill
AI Summary
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Amends the 1978 Wage and Fringe Benefits Payment Act to increase criminal penalties for employers who intentionally fail to pay wages and fringe benefits owed to employees.
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First violation is a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 1 year or a fine of not more than $1,000, or both.
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Second or subsequent violations constitute a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 2 years or a fine of not more than $10,000, or both.
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment.
Legislative Description
Labor; fair employment practices; penalty for wage and fringe benefit payment violations with the intent to defraud; increase. Amends sec. 15 of 1978 PA 390 (MCL 408.485).
Labor: fair employment practices
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Government Operations
12/12/2017