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MI HB6238
Bill
Status
12/13/2024
Primary Sponsor
Jimmie Wilson
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AI Summary
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Prohibits employers from taking adverse employment actions against employees who are victims of violent crimes, or who are perceived to be victims, based on that status.
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Prohibits employers from retaliating against employees for attending, participating in, or requesting leave to attend criminal or civil court proceedings related to violent crimes involving the employee or their family members.
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Requires employers to allow job adjustments for violent crime victims, including transfers, reassignments, schedule modifications, contact information changes, workplace locks, and safety policy changes.
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Requires employers to post notices summarizing the act's provisions in conspicuous locations and provide copies to all employees in their literate language, with violations subject to civil fines up to $150.
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Allows aggrieved individuals to bring civil actions within 3 years seeking injunctive relief, damages, reinstatement, and attorney fees; directs the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity to administer and enforce the act.
Legislative Description
Labor: discrimination; employees who are victims of certain crimes; prohibit employers from discriminating against because of. Creates new act.
Labor: fair employment practices
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Government Operations
12/18/2024