HB 4438
Labor: fair employment practices; employer taking adverse employment action against an employee who raises concern over infection control; prohibit. Creates new act.
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Bill overview
This bill prohibits employers in Michigan from retaliating against employees who raise concerns about how their workplace is handling communicable diseases. It defines key terms like ‘communicable disease,’ ‘retaliate,’ and ‘damages,’ and establishes a process for employees to seek legal remedies if they experience retaliation for voicing concerns. The law also protects employees who oppose violations of the act, file complaints, or participate in related legal actions.
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