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).
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House
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Overview
This bill prohibits employers in Michigan from asking job applicants about their past wages, credit history, or credit score. It also prevents employers from requiring employees to sign agreements that prevent them from disclosing their wages or retaliating against employees who do disclose their wages. The law aims to reduce bias in hiring and promote fair employment practices.
Key provisions
- Employers cannot ask job applicants about past wages.
- Employers cannot ask job applicants about credit history or credit score.
- Employers cannot require employees to sign agreements preventing wage disclosure.
- Employers cannot discharge or discipline employees for disclosing wages.
Who is affected
- Job applicants
- Employees
- Employers
Notable changes
- Expands existing protections against wage disclosure by prohibiting inquiries during the hiring process.
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