MI
Michigan House Bill HB4518

Michigan 2023-2024 Regular Session

Michigan House Bill HB4518

Introduced
5/4/23  

Caption

Labor: job training; fall prevention training; require employers to pay wages to employees for participating in. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4517'23

Impact

The implementation of HB 4518 is expected to have significant implications for labor laws in Michigan. By mandating compensation for training, the bill underscores the importance of ensuring that employees are adequately prepared for safe work practices. This shift is anticipated to encourage more employers to invest in fall prevention training, knowing they will have to compensate employees for their time. Moreover, this law aims to mitigate workplace injuries related to falls, which can significantly impact both workers and employers financially.

Summary

House Bill 4518 introduces new regulations requiring employers in Michigan to pay their employees for participating in fall prevention training programs. This bill defines employees and employers and clarifies that wages must be paid at the employees' normal hourly wage rate for the duration of the training. This legislative initiative directly addresses the need for safety training in the workplace, particularly for jobs that involve potential fall hazards. The bill is part of a broader push towards enhancing workplace safety standards across various industries.

Contention

Despite its benefits, there may be some contention surrounding HB 4518 among employers. Critics may argue that requiring compensation for training could lead to increased operational costs, particularly for smaller businesses. Concerns regarding timing of training sessions and how employees' schedules will accommodate these requirements may also be raised. Balancing effective training with logistical concerns will be a critical point of dialogue as this legislation moves forward. Additionally, the bill is tied to the enactment of related legislation, further intricately linking its implementation with broader labor policy changes.

Companion Bills

MI HB4517

Same As Health facilities: nursing homes; requirement for unlicensed personnel in nursing homes to complete fall prevention training established by the department; provide for. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 21795a.

Previously Filed As

MI HB5292

Labor: working conditions; breaks for employees with nursing children; require employers to provide. Creates new act.

MI HB5890

Labor: fair employment practices; severance pay for certain employees who are laid off; require employers to pay for relocations and mass layoffs. Creates new act.

MI HB4517

Health facilities: nursing homes; requirement for unlicensed personnel in nursing homes to complete fall prevention training established by the department; provide for. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 21795a.

MI HB5983

Labor: working conditions; suitable seats; require employers to provide to employees under certain circumstances. Creates new act.

MI HB4035

Labor: hours and wages; scheduling standards for certain employers; provide for. Creates new act.

MI SB0032

Law enforcement: training; law enforcement agencies that fund police training for recruits; allow agreements requiring reimbursement in certain situations. Amends sec. 8 of 1978 PA 390 (MCL 408.478). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4176'23

MI HB6238

Labor: discrimination; employees who are victims of certain crimes; prohibit employers from discriminating against because of. Creates new act.

MI HB5736

Labor: other; notice of veterans' services and benefits; require employers to post. Creates new act.

MI HB4492

Labor: hours and wages; sharing gratuities with other employees; allow an employer to require. Amends sec. 4d of 2018 PA 337 (MCL 408.934d).

MI HB4438

Labor: fair employment practices; employer taking adverse employment action against an employee who raises concern over infection control; prohibit. Creates new act.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.