MI HB4441

Prohibits employers from retaliating against employees or minors who exercise rights under the Youth Employment Standards Act

Authorizes the director to impose administrative fines of up to $5,000 per violation after notice and hearing, with unpaid fines recoverable through civil action by the attorney general

Increases criminal penalties for youth employment violations: first offense remains a misdemeanor with fines up to $5,000 (increased from $500); second offense becomes a felony with up to 2 years imprisonment and $25,000 fine; third or subsequent offenses carry up to 5 years imprisonment and $50,000 fine

Creates new felony penalties when a minor is killed or suffers great bodily harm while working: mandatory fines of $50,000 to $500,000, with imprisonment up to 5 years for first offense, 10 years for second, and 20 years for third or subsequent offenses

Allows the director to seek injunctions, declaratory judgments, and monetary awards for minors employed in violation of the act, with awards calculated based on the minor's hourly wage and average hours worked