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MI HB5830

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/23/2022

Primary Sponsor

Shri Thanedar

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Origin

House of Representatives

101st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits employers from discharging, refusing to hire, or discriminating against employees because they engage in lawful activities off the employer's premises during nonwork hours.

  • Exempts employer actions related to activities that directly impair job requirements, create substantial conflicts of interest with the employer's core mission, involve violations of employer property policies, violate applicable state or federal employment regulations, or occur during rest/meal periods that impair job performance.

  • Prohibits retaliation or discrimination against employees who testify, assist in investigations, or oppose violations of this act.

  • Voids any employer requirement that employees waive rights under this act.

  • Allows injured persons to bring civil actions for injunctive relief and damages, with courts awarding costs and reasonable attorney fees to prevailing plaintiffs; applies to collective bargaining agreements and employment agreements entered into on or after the effective date.

Legislative Description

Labor: fair employment practices; employees who perform certain lawful activities during nonworking hours; prohibit employers from discriminating against. Creates new act.

Labor: fair employment practices

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 02/23/2022

2/24/2022

Committee Referrals

Commerce And Tourism2/23/2022

Full Bill Text

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