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MI HB4290

MI HB4290
Labor: 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
03/25/2025
In Committee
03/25/2025
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 existing labor law to provide additional protections for employees regarding wage disclosure and job applicant compensation history. The bill prohibits employers from taking several actions: they cannot require employees to keep their wages confidential, cannot ask employees to sign waivers denying their right to discuss wages, and cannot punish or discriminate against employees who choose to disclose their wages. Importantly, the bill introduces a new provision that prevents employers from asking job applicants about their past wages, fringe benefits, credit score, or credit history during the hiring process. There is a narrow exception for employers who are legally required to use such information for employment purposes, such as meeting bonding requirements or complying with securities regulations. The goal of the bill appears to be promoting wage transparency and preventing potential discriminatory hiring practices that might be based on an applicant's previous compensation.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (36)

Natalie Price (D)*,  Noah Arbit (D),  Kelly Breen (D),  Julie Brixie (D),  Erin Byrnes (D),  Brenda Carter (D),  Tyrone Carter (D),  Betsy Coffia (D),  Jennifer Conlin (D),  Emily Dievendorf (D),  Alabas Farhat (D),  John Fitzgerald (D),  Morgan Foreman (D),  Carol Glanville (D),  Kristian Grant (D),  Kara Hope (D),  Jason Hoskins (D),  Matt Koleszar (D),  Matt Longjohn (D),  Sharon MacDonell (D),  Jaz Martus (D),  Mike McFall (D),  Donavan McKinney (D),  Denise Mentzer (D),  Jason Morgan (D),  Tonya Myers Phillips (D),  Amos O'Neal (D),  Veronica Paiz (D),  Laurie Pohutsky (D),  Carrie Rheingans (D),  Helena Scott (D),  Penelope Tsernoglou (D),  Dylan Wegela (D),  Regina Weiss (D),  Stephen Wooden (D),  Stephanie Young (D), 

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 03/25/2025 (on 03/26/2025)

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