The bill amends the existing labor dispute law in Michigan by adding a new section, 8a, which mandates that employers display a specific poster at their work sites. This poster, created by the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, will outline the rights of employees under the National Labor Relations Act of 1935. Employers are required to display this poster prominently and also provide it in a digital format to their employees. The poster must be available in English and any other language requested by a labor organization or employer, utilizing resources from the National Labor Relations Board for its creation.
Additionally, the bill establishes penalties for non-compliance. Employers who fail to adhere to the requirements of displaying and distributing the poster will face civil fines of $5,000 for a first violation and $10,000 for any subsequent violations. Enforcement of these fines can be pursued by the county prosecutor or the attorney general, with collected fines directed to the general fund.
Statutes affected: House Introduced Bill: 423.1, 423.30