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MI HB4404

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/12/2023

Primary Sponsor

Penelope Tsernoglou

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Origin

House of Representatives

102nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Increases penalty rate for wage and fringe benefit violations from 10% to 100% annually, beginning when an employer is notified of a filed complaint and ending upon payment.

  • Raises maximum exemplary damages for flagrant or repeated violations from twice to 3 times the amount of wages and fringe benefits due to the employee.

  • Increases maximum civil fine for violations of the wage and hours law from $1,000 to $10,000.

  • Requires civil fines to be credited to the state's general fund.

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment into law.

Legislative Description

Labor: hours and wages; employer violations regarding the payment of wages and fringe benefits; increase sanctions for. Amends sec. 18 of 1978 PA 390 (MCL 408.488).

Labor: hours and wages

Last Action

Placed On Third Reading

12/11/2024

Committee Referrals

Labor4/12/2023

Full Bill Text

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