Labor: fair employment practices; employer requiring nondisclosure of wages by employee; increase penalties for. Amends sec. 14 of 1978 PA 390 (MCL 408.484).
Impact
The amendment will impact the regulatory framework governing employer-employee relationships, particularly concerning wage payments and the enforcement of labor rights. By imposing stricter penalties for repeat violations, the bill serves to deter employers from engaging in practices that could undermine worker rights. This move is seen as a significant enhancement of protections for employees, particularly vulnerable groups who are often at risk of wage theft or exploitation in terms of their earnings.
Summary
House Bill 4401 amends the 1978 Public Act 390, which governs the payment of wages and fringe benefits to employees in Michigan. The primary focus of this legislation is to increase accountability for employers regarding wage practices. Specifically, it addresses the consequences for employers who fail to pay wages as mandated by the act, elevating certain violations from misdemeanors to felonies under specific conditions. This is aimed at ensuring that employees receive the compensation they are legally entitled to without unnecessary delays or obfuscation by employers.
Contention
During the discussions surrounding HB 4401, various stakeholders expressed differing views on the implications of the increased penalties. Proponents argue that the bill is a necessary step towards reinforcing fair employment practices and protecting workers who may not have the resources to challenge wage disputes. In contrast, some critics contend that the heightened penalties could disproportionately affect small businesses, resulting in unintended consequences that could stifle entrepreneurship. The legislation's approach to employee nondisclosure agreements regarding wages also raised questions about transparency and fairness in workplace practices.
Labor: fair employment practices; penalty for wage and fringe benefit payment violations with the intent to defraud; increase. Amends sec. 15 of 1978 PA 390 (MCL 408.485).
Labor: fair employment practices; penalty for wage and fringe benefit payment violations with the intent to defraud; increase. Amends sec. 15 of 1978 PA 390 (MCL 408.485).
Labor: fair employment practices; wage information of similarly situated employees; require an employer to disclose to an employee under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 13a of 1978 PA 390 (MCL 408.483a).
Labor: fair employment practices; wage information of similarly situated employees; require an employer to disclose to an employee under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 13a of 1978 PA 390 (MCL 408.483a).
Labor: fair employment practices; failure of employer to disclose written job descriptions to job applicants and certain employees; establish sanctions and remedies for. Amends sec. 18 of 1978 PA 390 (MCL 408.488).
Labor: fair employment practices; written job descriptions; require employers to create and disclose to job applicants and certain employees. Amends title of 1978 PA 390 (MCL 408.471 - 408.490) & adds sec. 9a.
Labor: fair employment practices; written job descriptions; require employers to create and disclose to job applicants and certain employees, and establish sanctions and remedies for a violation. Amends title & sec. 18 of 1978 PA 390 (MCL 408.488) & adds sec. 9a.
Labor: fair employment practices; deductions from wages without written consent of employee; revise notice period for certain deductions related to garnishment. Amends sec. 7 of 1978 PA 390 (MCL 408.477).
Labor: fair employment practices; deductions from wages without written consent of employee; revise notice period for certain deductions related to garnishment. Amends sec. 7 of 1978 PA 390 (MCL 408.477).