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MI SB0717

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/12/2017

Primary Sponsor

David Knezek

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Origin

Senate

99th Legislature

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Government Operations12/12/2017

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