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MI SB0913
Bill
AI Summary
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Prohibits employers from refusing to hire individuals or rejecting applicants based on credit history, and from inquiring about job applicants' credit history.
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Exempts positions at financial institutions (banks, savings and loans, credit unions and their affiliates), occupational code licensees, and casinos where good credit history is a bona fide occupational requirement.
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Prohibits retaliation or discrimination against individuals who testify, assist, participate in investigations, or oppose violations of this act.
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Voids any employer requirement that applicants waive or limit protections under this act as a condition of employment.
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Allows individuals injured by violations to bring civil actions for damages or injunctive relief, with courts awarding costs and reasonable attorney fees to prevailing plaintiffs.
Legislative Description
Labor: fair employment practices; use of credit history in the hiring process; prohibit. Creates new act.
Labor: fair employment practices
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Government Operations
2/24/2022