HB4441

Labor: youth employment; youth employment standards act; modify penalties for certain violations. Amends secs. 3, 21 & 22 of 1978 PA 90 (MCL 409.103 et seq.).

Introduced·5/6/25
Introduced Text

Amends youth employment standards to modify penalties for violations.

The bill amends the Youth Employment Standards Act to modify penalties for certain violations. It sets stricter penalties for repeat offenses, including higher fines and potential imprisonment. Employers found guilty of employing minors in hazardous occupations face increased fines and potential imprisonment. The bill also grants the Department of Labor director authority to enforce the act and inspect workplaces.

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Economic Competitiveness Committee
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History

May 7, 2025

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 05/06/2025

May 6, 2025

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. Phil Skaggs

May 6, 2025

House

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