HB 4322
Labor: hours and wages; penalties and remedies for misclassification of independent contractors; provide for. Amends secs. 1, 13, 15, 18 & 19 of 1978 PA 390 (MCL 408.471 et seq.) & adds secs. 13c & 13d.
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This bill strengthens protections for employees by addressing misclassification of independent contractors. It establishes clear definitions for ‘employee’ and ‘independent contractor,’ and introduces new sections (13c and 13d) to prohibit employers from falsely classifying workers. The bill also increases penalties for employers who misclassify employees, including fines, back pay, and exemplary damages, with a portion of collected penalties going to the affected employee. Finally, it creates a fund to support enforcement of wage and hour laws.
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