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MI SB0145
MI SB0145Labor: fair employment practices; certain information about a job applicant's compensation history and credit history; prohibit an employer from seeking or asking about. Amends sec. 13a of 1978 PA 390 (MCL 408.483a).
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Introduced
03/12/2025
03/12/2025
In Committee
03/12/2025
03/12/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
103rd Legislature
Bill Summary
A bill to amend 1978 PA 390, entitled"An act to regulate the time and manner of payment of wages and fringe benefits to employees; to prescribe rights and responsibilities of employers and employees, and the powers and duties of the department of labor; to require keeping of records; to provide for settlement of disputes regarding wages and fringe benefits; to prohibit certain practices by employers; to prescribe penalties and remedies; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,"by amending section 13a (MCL 408.483a), as added by 1982 PA 524.
AI Summary
This bill amends Michigan's labor law to expand protections for employees and job applicants regarding wage and compensation information. Specifically, the bill prohibits employers from implementing policies that prevent employees from discussing their wages, requiring employees to sign waivers that deny their right to disclose wage information, or retaliating against employees who choose to share wage details. Additionally, the bill introduces a new provision that bars employers from asking job applicants about their past wages, fringe benefits, credit scores, or credit history during the hiring process. This means employers cannot inquire about or seek out an individual's compensation history before making a job offer, which aims to help prevent potential wage discrimination and promote more equitable hiring practices. The changes are designed to increase transparency in compensation and protect workers from discriminatory employment practices related to wage information.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Labor (12:30:00 3/5/2026 Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building 201 Townsend St, Lansing, M) (on 03/05/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0145 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: SUMMARY OF INTRODUCED BILL IN COMMITTEE | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/Senate/pdf/2025-SFA-0145-G.pdf |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billintroduced/Senate/htm/2025-SIB-0145.htm |
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