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This bill establishes a Fair Paycheck Workplace Certificate program to promote pay equity across different employee demographic groups. Under the bill, employers can apply for a certificate by submitting detailed information about their workforce, including the number of employees and their protected characteristics (such as race, age, sex, sexual orientation, etc.). To obtain the certificate, employers must demonstrate that there is less than a 5% difference in average gross compensation between employees with different protected attributes. The certificate is valid for 6 months initially and then for one year upon renewal, and employers must pay an application fee. The bill requires the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity to maintain a public database of certified employers. Employers are prohibited from claiming to have a certificate if they do not possess a current one, with potential civil fines up to $1,000 for violations. The bill defines key terms like "compensation" and "employee" and specifies that sensitive employee information submitted during the application process will be exempt from public disclosure. The director of the department is tasked with establishing rules for implementing the certificate program, ensuring transparency and administrative consistency in the certification process.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4295