This bill amends the existing law regulating the payment of wages and fringe benefits to employees in Michigan. Key changes include the addition of a new section (9a) that mandates employers to create and maintain job descriptions for each position, detailing essential duties, required skills, working conditions, and salary information. Employers are required to provide these job descriptions to job applicants during the hiring process and to current employees upon request. Furthermore, any revisions to job descriptions must be reviewed and initialed by current employees before implementation.

Additionally, the bill modifies penalties for employers who violate wage and benefit regulations. It introduces a tiered civil fine system for violations of the new job description requirements, with fines escalating from $1,000 for the first violation to $25,000 for subsequent violations. The bill also allows employees to seek actual damages or a minimum of $10,000 in court for violations of the job description requirements, along with the recovery of attorney fees. Other amendments include changes to the language regarding penalties and the responsibilities of the department overseeing these regulations.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 408.488