HB5509

Michigan HB5509 prohibits employers from entering agreements that silence employees on civil rights violations unless specific conditions are met.

Michigan HB5509 amends the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act by adding a section that prohibits employers from entering into agreements that silence employees on civil rights violations. Employers cannot prohibit employees from disclosing violations or suspected violations of the act. However, employers may enter such agreements if they notify employees in writing of the prohibition and allow them at least five business days to retain an attorney before signing. The agreement must also release the employee's claim regarding the violation and be otherwise enforceable.