The proposed bill, known as the "Fair Paycheck Workplace Certificate Act," aims to establish a certification process for employers in Michigan to demonstrate their commitment to equitable compensation practices. Employers seeking a fair paycheck workplace certificate must submit an application, including details such as the number of employees, their protected attributes, and payroll records. The director of the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity will review applications and issue certificates if the employer meets the criteria of maintaining less than a 5% difference in average gross compensation among employees with different protected attributes. The initial certificate will expire after six months, while subsequent certificates will last for one year, with renewal options available.

Additionally, the bill prohibits employers from falsely claiming to possess a fair paycheck workplace certificate, imposing civil fines of up to $1,000 for violations. The director is tasked with maintaining a public database of certified employers, which will include their names, addresses, and certificate status. The bill also mandates the promulgation of rules to implement the certification process and outlines the administrative procedures for appeals related to determinations made under this act.