The bill amends the existing law regulating wage and fringe benefit payments to employees in Michigan, specifically targeting employer practices related to wage disclosure. It prohibits employers from requiring employees to sign waivers that deny their right to disclose their wages, as well as from implementing policies that discourage such disclosures. Additionally, the bill makes it unlawful for employers to retaliate against employees who share their wage information.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a new provision that prevents employers from inquiring about a job applicant's past wages, fringe benefits, credit score, or credit history during the hiring process. However, there are exceptions for certain employers, such as those required by law to consider this information for employment purposes, financial institutions, and registered broker-dealers or investment advisers. These changes aim to promote transparency in wage practices and prevent discrimination based on wage history.

Statutes affected:
Substitute (S-1): 408.483
Substitute (S-3): 408.483
Senate Introduced Bill: 408.483
As Passed by the Senate: 408.483