Bill > SB0623

This bill amends the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Act by modifying several key provisions related to employee workplace safety complaints and discrimination protections. The bill extends the timeframe for employees to file complaints about workplace discrimination from 30 to 180 days, updates language to be more gender-neutral, and adds the "economic opportunity" designation to the Department of Labor. The legislation maintains protections that prevent employers from discharging or discriminating against employees who file safety complaints, testify in proceedings, or exercise rights under the act. The bill also establishes a more detailed process for complaint investigation, including requirements for the department to investigate complaints, notify complainants of determinations within 90 days, and allow for administrative review. The bill standardizes procedural language for hearings, specifies that hearings must follow administrative procedures, and allows hearings officers to issue determinations and potentially order employers to pay legal costs. Additionally, it provides a mechanism for judicial review within 60 days and specifies venue options for appeals, ensuring that employees have clear pathways to address workplace safety and discrimination concerns.

Labor and Employment

https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0623