MI HB4317

Increases the penalty rate on unpaid wages and fringe benefits from 10% to 100% annually, calculated from when the employer is notified of a complaint until payment is made

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

Increases the maximum civil fine against employers who violate wage payment laws from $1,000 to $10,000, with fines credited to the state's general fund

Allows the department to order employers to pay attorney costs, hearing costs, and transcript costs for violations

Takes effect 90 days after enactment into law