Michigan HB5215 prohibits employers from discriminating against employees who are or intend to become candidates for public office.

Michigan HB5215 establishes that employers cannot discharge, discipline, penalize, or threaten to do so against an employee who is a candidate or intends to become a candidate for public office, or who engages in related activities during nonworking hours. Employers violating this act face a civil fine of up to $2,000.00, which can be pursued by the county prosecutor or the attorney general.

Michigan HB5215 prohibits employers from discriminating against employees who are or intend to become candidates for public office.

Michigan HB5215 establishes that employers cannot discharge, discipline, penalize, or threaten to do so against an employee who is a candidate or intends to become a candidate for public office, or who engages in related activities during nonworking hours. Employers violating this act face a civil fine of up to $2,000.00, which can be pursued by the county prosecutor or the attorney general.