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MI HB5623

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/20/2024

Primary Sponsor

Betsy Coffia

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Origin

House of Representatives

102nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Requires employers with 50 or more employees at a single work site in Michigan to post a notice informing employees of equal pay laws and protections against wage discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, height, weight, or marital status.

  • Notice must include contact information for the Michigan Department of Civil Rights, including a dedicated telephone line and website for reporting violations of equal pay laws.

  • Establishes a civil fine of up to $100 for employers that fail to post the required notice.

  • Requires the Michigan Department of Civil Rights to maintain an anonymous reporting telephone line and public website with information about employee rights, an anonymous violation report form, and prominent display of the reporting telephone number.

  • Enhances privacy protections by requiring the department to maintain anonymity of individuals reporting discrimination or participating in equal pay investigations to the greatest extent reasonably possible.

Legislative Description

Labor: fair employment practices; certain employment discrimination information; require employers to post. Amends sec. 602 of 1976 PA 453 (MCL 37.2602) & adds sec. 202b.

Labor: fair employment practices

Last Action

Placed On Third Reading

12/13/2024

Committee Referrals

Labor3/20/2024

Full Bill Text

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