MI HB6033

Expands whistleblower protections to include independent contractors and prospective employees who engaged in protected activities, in addition to traditional employees.

Protects employees reporting violations, planned violations, or suspected violations of state, local, or federal law to supervisors or public bodies, and prohibits employers from discharging, demoting, suspending, or discriminating against employees for reporting or refusing to participate in illegal activities.

Increases statute of limitations for civil actions from 90 days to 2 years and allows jury trial demands; increases maximum civil fine from $500 to $10,000 per violation.

Adds requirement that the state pay 30% of any money recovered as a result of an employee's report of a violation to the employee who first reported it under section 2(a).

Updates language regarding protected activities to explicitly include protests against or refusal to participate in violations.