The bill amends the existing law regulating the payment of wages and fringe benefits to employees in Michigan, specifically focusing on the process for filing complaints regarding violations of this act. It allows employees to file a written complaint with the department within 12 months of the alleged violation, and it mandates that the department provide bilingual complaint forms in areas with significant non-English-speaking employee populations. The bill also stipulates that the department must notify the employer and investigate the claim within a reasonable time after a complaint is filed, and if the dispute cannot be resolved informally, a determination must be made within 90 days.

Additionally, the bill outlines the procedures for hearings and appeals, stating that the hearings officer will issue a final determination within 30 days of the hearing's conclusion. It emphasizes that the department must keep the identity of the employee confidential if requested, and it clarifies the roles of the department and the hearings officer in the process. The amendments include various insertions and deletions to streamline the language and clarify the responsibilities of the involved parties, ensuring a more efficient resolution process for wage-related disputes.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 408.481