HB4323

Labor: fair employment practices; whistleblowers' protection act; modify definition of employee and protected activities. Amends title & secs. 1, 2, 3 & 5 of 1980 PA 469 (MCL 15.361 et seq.) & adds sec. 4a.

Introduced·4/16/25
Introduced Text

Michigan HB4323 amends the Whistleblowers' Protection Act to expand employee protections and modify definitions.

Michigan HB4323 amends the Whistleblowers' Protection Act to expand the definition of "employee" to include state and local government employees, independent contractors, and prospective employees who have engaged in protected activities. It also modifies the definition of "employer" to include agents of employers and the state. The bill protects employees from discrimination for reporting violations, participating in investigations, or refusing to participate in violations. It allows employees to bring civil actions for damages and injunctive relief within two years of a violation.

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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. Kimberly Edwards

Apr 16, 2025

House

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