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This bill amends the Michigan Code of Criminal Procedure to update sentencing guidelines for various labor law and workplace safety violations. Specifically, the bill adds new sentencing categories for wage and fringe benefit violations, categorizing offenses based on the monetary value of the violation and whether it is a subsequent offense. The new provisions create graduated penalties ranging from Class G (2 years maximum) to Class B (20 years maximum) for violations involving intentional wage theft or fraud, with penalties increasing based on the dollar amount involved. The bill also maintains existing sentencing guidelines for other workplace-related offenses, such as MIOSHA (Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration) violations causing employee death, child labor violations, and employment of children during prohibited hours. Importantly, the bill is tied to another legislative measure (Senate Bill 6) and will only take effect if that companion bill is also enacted into law, which suggests these are part of a broader package of labor and workplace safety reforms.

Labor and Employment

https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0007