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MI HB4404
Bill
Status
4/12/2023
Primary Sponsor
Penelope Tsernoglou
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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Increases maximum civil fine for violations of the wage and hours law from $1,000 to $10,000.
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Requires civil fines to be credited to the state's general fund.
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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