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MI SB0477
Bill
AI Summary
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Increases criminal penalties for employers who intentionally fail to pay wages and fringe benefits owed to employees under Michigan labor law.
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First violation changed from misdemeanor to misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment up to 1 year or fine up to $1,000, or both.
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Second or subsequent violations elevated to felony punishable by imprisonment up to 2 years or fine up to $10,000, or both.
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Effective 90 days after enactment into law.
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
9/4/2019
Committee Referrals
Government Operations9/4/2019
Full Bill Text
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