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MI HB4453

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Carrie Rheingans

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Origin

House of Representatives

103rd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits employers from discharging, refusing to hire, or discriminating against individuals based on lawful activities conducted off the employer's premises during nonwork hours

  • Establishes exceptions allowing employer action when off-duty conduct directly impairs job requirements, creates substantial conflicts of interest with the employer's core mission, involves misuse of employer property, violates applicable employment regulations, or impairs job performance during rest/meal periods

  • Bans retaliation against individuals who testify, assist in investigations, or oppose violations of the act

  • Voids any agreements requiring employees to waive rights under this act

  • Allows injured persons to bring civil actions for injunctive relief and damages, with mandatory award of costs and attorney fees to prevailing plaintiffs

Legislative Description

Labor: fair employment practices; employees who perform certain lawful activities during nonworking hours; prohibit employers from discriminating against. Creates new act.

Labor: fair employment practices

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 05/06/2025

5/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Economic Competitiveness5/6/2025

Full Bill Text

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