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This bill establishes comprehensive rules for employer monitoring of employee communications, requiring employers to create and disclose a detailed written policy before monitoring any employee communications. The bill defines key terms such as "employee" (anyone providing labor as a volunteer or for compensation) and "monitor" (listening to, reading, or recording communications between an employee and a non-employer party). The monitoring policy must specify the monitoring methods, communication media and types subject to monitoring, frequency of monitoring, and provide advance written notice to employees. The policy can only apply to employer-owned electronic devices, and employers are explicitly prohibited from monitoring personal devices. Employers cannot request employees to waive their legal rights regarding monitoring, and any violation of the act makes the employer liable for either actual damages or $5,000, whichever is greater, plus reasonable attorney fees. The law will apply to any collective bargaining or employment agreements executed, extended, or renewed after its effective date, ensuring transparency and protecting employee privacy in workplace communication monitoring.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4456