HB 4293
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).
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This bill modifies Michigan law regarding wage deductions to strengthen employee protections. It requires employers to obtain written consent before deducting any amount from an employee’s wages, except for legally required deductions or those agreed upon in a union contract. The bill also clarifies the process for employers to deduct overpayments and debt collection amounts, establishing specific notice periods and limitations on the amount that can be deducted, while ensuring wages remain at or above minimum wage levels.
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