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.
Impact
If enacted, HB5619 will significantly impact labor laws in Michigan by mandating a standardized approach to job descriptions across all employers. This change is expected to enhance employee understanding of their responsibilities and the benefits associated with their positions. Furthermore, it aims to facilitate better communication between employers and employees regarding job roles, which may potentially lead to a reduction in misunderstandings and disputes related to job expectations and compensation.
Summary
House Bill 5619 aims to amend the 1978 Public Act 390, which regulates the time and manner of payment of wages and benefits to employees. The bill introduces a new requirement for employers to create and maintain detailed job descriptions for each position within their organization. These job descriptions must include essential duties, required skills and training, working conditions, pay scale, and must be made available to job applicants as well as existing employees upon request. This legislative effort is designed to promote transparency and clarity regarding job roles and expectations within the workplace.
Contention
While proponents of the bill argue that this measure will improve employer accountability and employee satisfaction, there are concerns regarding its practical implementation. Critics highlight that the requirement for detailed job descriptions may be burdensome, especially for small businesses lacking the necessary resources to create and maintain such documentation. Additionally, there may be apprehensions about the potential for revised job descriptions to lead to conflicts or dissatisfaction among employees if changes are not adequately communicated and agreed upon prior to implementation.
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; 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 for employers with more than 5 employees. Amends title of 1978 PA 397 (MCL 423.501 - 423.512) & adds sec. 9a.
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: discrimination; certain protected attributes and characteristics of an employee; prohibit an employer from basing the employee's wage rate on. Amends 1978 PA 390 (MCL 408.471 - 408.490) by adding sec. 13b & repeals sec. 13 of 2018 PA 337 (MCL 408.943).
Labor: discrimination; certain protected attributes and characteristics of an employee; prohibit an employer from basing the employee's wage rate on. Amends 1978 PA 390 (MCL 408.471 - 408.490) by adding sec. 13b & repeals sec. 13 of 2018 PA 337 (MCL 408.943).
Labor: fair employment practices; employer requiring nondisclosure of wages by employee; increase penalties for. Amends sec. 14 of 1978 PA 390 (MCL 408.484).
Labor: fair employment practices; certain information about a job applicant's compensation history and credit history; prohibit an employer from seeking or asking about. Amends sec. 13a of 1978 PA 390 (MCL 408.483a).
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.
Children: services; reference to "children's ombudsman" in social welfare act; amend to "child advocate". Amends sec. 115m of 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.115m). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4638'23