HB 4439
Labor: health and safety; employee communication regarding an occupational safety and health practice or hazard; prohibit an employer from taking an adverse employment action based on. Amends 1974 PA 154 (MCL 408.1001 - 408.1094) by adding sec. 66a.
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This bill protects employees in Michigan who refuse to work or report to work due to concerns about exposure to a communicable disease or unsafe conditions. It prohibits employers from taking adverse employment actions, such as firing or discrimination, against employees who follow specific procedures. The bill establishes guidelines for reporting hazards and ensures employees receive their regular wages if they are not reassigned due to their refusal. It also creates a legal presumption in favor of the employee if an employer takes retaliatory action within 90 days of the employee’s protected refusal.
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