MI HB4448

Establishes the "Wrongful Discharge from Employment Act" prohibiting employers from firing employees without just cause after completion of a probationary period of up to 3 months

Defines "just cause" as reasonable job-related grounds for dismissal, requiring employers to notify employees of violated policies, conduct fair investigations, obtain substantial evidence, and apply rules without discrimination

Allows wrongfully discharged employees to sue for damages within 2 years or file a complaint with the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity within 1 year

Authorizes courts to award lost wages, fringe benefits, and punitive damages (for retaliation cases involving fraud or malice), while employers face administrative fines up to $500 for willful violations

Prohibits employers from requiring employees to waive their rights under the act and exempts employees already covered by collective bargaining agreements that require just cause for discharge