MI HB5626

Expands wage discrimination protections beyond sex to include religion, race, color, national origin, age, height, weight, marital status, and other characteristics protected under the Elliot-Larsen Civil Rights Act.

Establishes tiered misdemeanor fines for wage discrimination violations based on employer size: up to $5,000 for employers with 1-15 employees, up to $10,000 for 16-50 employees, and up to $20,000 for employers with more than 50 employees.

Removes outdated language regarding restrictions on female workers performing certain tasks or working in certain conditions.

Clarifies that wage differences based on factors other than protected characteristics do not violate the statute.

Takes effect 90 days after enactment into law.