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HB 4297

Labor: fair employment practices; wage information of similarly situated employees; require an employer to disclose to an employee under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 13a of 1978 PA 390 (MCL 408.483a).

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Kelly Breen and 34 co-sponsors

Overview: HB 4297 - Labor: fair employment practices; wage information of similarly situated employees; require an employer to disclose to an employee under certain circumstances.

bill electronically reproduced 03/25/2025
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Bill Summary · HB 4297

Overview: HB 4297 - Labor: fair employment practices; wage information of similarly situated employees; require an employer to disclose to an employee under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 13a of 1978 PA 390 (MCL 408.483a). Bill electronically reproduced 03/25/2025, introduced on March 11, 2025.

Purpose and Intent: The purpose of this bill is to require employers to disclose wage information for similarly situated employees to their own employees under certain circumstances. The intent is to promote pay transparency and address potential wage discrimination.

Key Provisions:
- Amends the Workforce Opportunity Wage Act to require employers to disclose the wages of similarly situated employees to an employee upon request
- Establishes criteria for determining which employees are "similarly situated" for the purposes of this disclosure requirement
- Prohibits employers from retaliating against employees who request this wage information

Affected Parties and Impacts: The bill would impact employers, who would be required to provide wage data to employees, as well as employees seeking more information about pay equity within their organizations.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill was electronically reproduced on March 25, 2025 and is currently in the legislative process. No further details on its status or timeline are provided.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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