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MI HB4781
Bill
Status
8/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jay DeBoyer
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AI Summary
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Increases back wages remedy from standard back pay to 3 times the amount of back wages owed to employees who win whistleblower retaliation claims
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Raises the maximum civil fine for violating the Whistleblowers' Protection Act from $500 to $2,000
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Maintains existing remedies available to courts, including reinstatement, full restoration of fringe benefits and seniority rights, and actual damages
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Courts may continue to award litigation costs, reasonable attorney fees, and witness fees to prevailing complainants when deemed appropriate
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Civil fines collected under the act are deposited into the state's general fund
Legislative Description
Labor: fair employment practices; penalties and payment of back wages for violations of the whistleblowers' protection act; increase. Amends secs. 4 & 5 of 1980 PA 469 (MCL 15.364 & 15.365).
Labor: fair employment practices
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 08/21/2025
8/21/2025