HB4318

Labor: fair employment practices; penalty for wage and fringe benefit payment violations with the intent to defraud; increase. Amends sec. 15 of 1978 PA 390 (MCL 408.485).

Introduced·4/16/25
Introduced Text

Increases penalties for employers who fail to pay wages and fringe benefits with intent to defraud.

The bill amends Michigan's fair employment practices law to increase penalties for employers who fail to pay wages and fringe benefits with the intent to defraud. Penalties vary based on the value of unpaid wages and fringe benefits, with higher values resulting in more severe penalties. For example, employers who fail to pay wages and fringe benefits valued at $100,000 or more face up to 20 years in prison, a fine of up to three times the value of the unpaid wages and fringe benefits, or both. The bill also increases penalties for repeat offenders.

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Economic Competitiveness Committee
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History

Apr 17, 2025

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 04/16/2025

Apr 16, 2025

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. Will Snyder

Apr 16, 2025

House

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