Michigan HB5178 modifies the exclusive remedy provision for workers' compensation, increasing benefits by 100% if an injury results from an.

Michigan HB5178 amends the workers' compensation law to modify the exclusive remedy provision. Under this bill, if an injury occurs due to an employer's intentional tort or serious failure to comply with safety regulations, the injured employee's weekly compensation is increased by 100%. The bill defines an intentional tort as an employer's deliberate act intended to cause injury or a serious failure to comply with occupational safety and health regulations. This change ensures that employees receive higher compensation in cases of employer misconduct.

Michigan HB5178 modifies the exclusive remedy provision for workers' compensation, increasing benefits by 100% if an injury results from an.

Michigan HB5178 amends the workers' compensation law to modify the exclusive remedy provision. Under this bill, if an injury occurs due to an employer's intentional tort or serious failure to comply with safety regulations, the injured employee's weekly compensation is increased by 100%. The bill defines an intentional tort as an employer's deliberate act intended to cause injury or a serious failure to comply with occupational safety and health regulations. This change ensures that employees receive higher compensation in cases of employer misconduct.