Labor: discrimination; employees who are victims of certain crimes; prohibit employers from discriminating against because of. Creates new act.
This bill prohibits Michigan employers from discriminating against or retaliating against employees who are victims of violent crimes, including those who need time off for legal proceedings or workplace safety adjustments. It requires employers to post and distribute a notice about these protections to all staff and allows victims to request specific accommodations, such as schedule changes or security measures like door locks. If an employer violates these rules, the affected employee can file a lawsuit within three years to seek remedies like reinstatement, compensation, and legal fees. The state Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity is tasked with enforcing the law and creating detailed rules to guide implementation.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2024
Committee Review
Dec 2024
House Passage
Dec 2024
Senate Passage
Dec 2024
Governor
Introduced Dec 4, 2024
Last action Dec 18, 2024
Floor votes · House Dec 13, 2024
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
17
Key actions
5
Committee
4
Dec 18, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
upper
Dec 18, 2024
Upper · Passed
PASSED BY HOUSE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
upper
Dec 13, 2024
Lower · Passed
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call # 495 Yeas 56 Nays 0 Excused 0 Not Voting 54
lower
Dec 13, 2024
Lower · Passed
substitute (H-1) adopted
lower
Dec 13, 2024
Lower · Passed
passed Roll Call # 494 Yeas 56 Nays 0 Excused 0 Not Voting 54
lower
Dec 12, 2024
Committee
referred to second reading
lower
Dec 12, 2024
Lower · Passed
reported with recommendation without amendment
lower
Dec 4, 2024
Committee
referred to Committee on Labor
lower
Dec 4, 2024
Introduced
introduced by Representative Jimmie Wilson
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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