Labor: health and safety; employee communication regarding an occupational safety and health practice or hazard related to a communicable disease; prohibit an employer from taking an adverse employment action based on. Amends 1974 PA 154 (MCL 408.1001 - 408.1094) by adding sec. 66.
House Bill 4436 amends Michigan's occupational safety and health act to protect employees who communicate about workplace safety. The bill prohibits employers from firing or discriminating against an employee who discloses information about an occupational safety practice, workplace hazard, or communicable disease to the employer, other employees, a government agency, or the public. Employers are also barred from requiring employees to sign agreements or follow policies that limit such disclosures, rendering such provisions void. Additionally, the bill prevents employers from taking adverse action against an employee for wearing their own personal protective equipment that offers more protection than employer-provided gear. If an employer takes action within 90 days of a protected activity, it is presumed to be a violation.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced May 6, 2025
Last action May 7, 2025
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May 6, 2025
Committee
referred to Committee on Economic Competitiveness
lower
May 6, 2025
Introduced
introduced by Representative Rep. Cynthia Neeley
lower
1 primary · 26 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Cynthia Neeley
DDemocratic
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Brenda Carter
DDemocratic
Co
Carrie Rheingans
DDemocratic
Co
Denise Mentzer
DDemocratic
Co
Donavan McKinney
DDemocratic
Co
Dylan Wegela
DDemocratic
Co
Jason Hoskins
DDemocratic
Co
Jason Morgan
DDemocratic
Co
Jaz Martus
DDemocratic
Co
Jimmie Wilson
DDemocratic
Co
Joey Andrews
DDemocratic
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