Michigan HB4326 amends fair employment practices to expand whistleblower protections for employees reporting violations to the press or state.

Michigan HB4326 modifies the state's fair employment practices to enhance whistleblower protections. It expands the definition of protected activities to include reporting violations to the press or the state employee ombudsman. This change aims to safeguard employees who report suspected violations of laws or regulations to public bodies, the press, or the state employee ombudsman. The bill also outlines the legal remedies available to employees who face retaliation for such reports.

Michigan HB4326 amends fair employment practices to expand whistleblower protections for employees reporting violations to the press or state.

Michigan HB4326 modifies the state's fair employment practices to enhance whistleblower protections. It expands the definition of protected activities to include reporting violations to the press or the state employee ombudsman. This change aims to safeguard employees who report suspected violations of laws or regulations to public bodies, the press, or the state employee ombudsman. The bill also outlines the legal remedies available to employees who face retaliation for such reports.