Michigan HB4296 amends wage discrimination laws to increase fines for violations based on employee count.

Michigan HB4296 modifies wage discrimination laws by increasing fines for employers who violate wage equality based on sex. The bill specifies fines based on the number of employees: up to $5,000 for employers with 1 to 15 employees, up to $10,000 for employers with 16 to 50 employees, and up to $20,000 for employers with more than 50 employees. The law also clarifies that wage differences based on other protected characteristics do not violate this section. The amendment takes effect 90 days after enactment.

Michigan HB4296 amends wage discrimination laws to increase fines for violations based on employee count.

Michigan HB4296 modifies wage discrimination laws by increasing fines for employers who violate wage equality based on sex. The bill specifies fines based on the number of employees: up to $5,000 for employers with 1 to 15 employees, up to $10,000 for employers with 16 to 50 employees, and up to $20,000 for employers with more than 50 employees. The law also clarifies that wage differences based on other protected characteristics do not violate this section. The amendment takes effect 90 days after enactment.