Labor: health and safety; time to submit a complaint; modify. Amends sec. 65 of 1974 PA 154 (MCL 408.1065).
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Overview
This bill changes the timeline for filing complaints related to workplace discrimination under the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Act. Currently, employees have 180 days to file a complaint after a violation occurs, but this bill reduces that timeframe to 30 days. The bill also establishes a process for reviewing the department's initial determination and outlines procedures for hearings and potential legal action if an employer doesn't comply with the department's order.
Key provisions
- Employees must file complaints alleging workplace discrimination within 30 days of the violation.
- The Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) will investigate complaints.
- LEO will notify the complainant within 90 days of receiving a complaint.
- Employer or employee can request a review of LEO's determination within 15 working days.
- Hearings officers will conduct proceedings following administrative procedures.
- Hearings officers can order employers to pay legal costs and issue a final agency order.
- Parties can seek judicial review within 60 days of the hearings officer's determination.
- LEO can initiate a civil action to enforce the department’s order if the employer doesn’t comply.
Who is affected
- Employees
- Employers
- Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO)
- Workplace Safety Regulators
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