MI HB5509

Prohibits employers from entering into agreements with employees or former employees that prevent disclosure of violations or suspected violations of the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act.

Employers may enter into such nondisclosure agreements only if they provide written notice of the prohibition and give employees at least 5 business days to retain an attorney before signing.

The agreement must release the employee's claim regarding the civil rights violation and be otherwise legally enforceable to qualify for the exception.

Any agreement entered into in violation of these requirements is void and unenforceable.

Applies to agreements entered into, amended, extended, or renewed on or after the effective date of the act.