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MI HB6544

MI HB6544
Labor: fair employment practices; employment discrimination based on an employee's smoking habits; prohibit. Creates new act.


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Introduced
12/18/2020
In Committee
12/18/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

100th Legislature

Bill Summary

A bill to prohibit employers from discriminating against employees based on tobacco, vapor, or nicotine habits that are unrelated to employment; to prohibit retaliation; and to provide remedies.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits employers from discriminating against employees based on their use of tobacco, vapor, or nicotine products, except in certain cases such as when the use directly impairs an established job requirement or violates an employer's policy. The bill also prohibits retaliation against employees who file complaints, testify, or oppose violations of the act. Employers are prohibited from requiring employees to waive their rights under the act, and individuals who are injured by a violation can bring a civil suit to obtain injunctive relief and damages, with the court awarding costs and reasonable attorney fees to a prevailing plaintiff.

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Government Affairs

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 12/21/2020 (on 12/21/2020)

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