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HB 4323

Labor: fair employment practices; whistleblowers' protection act; modify definition of employee and protected activities. Amends title & secs. 1, 2, 3 & 5 of 1980 PA 469 (MCL 15.361 et seq.) & adds sec. 4a.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Joey Andrews and 17 co-sponsors

Overview: HB 4323, Labor: fair employment practices; whistleblowers' protection act; modify definition of employee and protected activities, bill electronically reproduced on 04/16

bill electronically reproduced 04/16/2025
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Bill Summary · HB 4323

Overview: HB 4323, Labor: fair employment practices; whistleblowers' protection act; modify definition of employee and protected activities, bill electronically reproduced on 04/16/2025, introduced on March 11, 2025.

Purpose and Intent: The purpose of this bill is to expand the scope of Michigan's Whistleblowers' Protection Act by broadening the definition of "employee" and clarifying the types of protected whistleblowing activities.

Key Provisions:
- Expands the definition of "employee" to include independent contractors, volunteers, and job applicants, in addition to traditional employees
- Adds protections for employees who report or refuse to participate in any violation of law, not just those related to public policy
- Prohibits retaliation against employees for engaging in protected whistleblowing activities

Affected Parties and Impacts: This legislation would benefit a wider range of workers by extending whistleblower protections beyond just traditional employees. Employers would need to update their policies and practices to comply with the expanded law.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been electronically reproduced and is progressing through the legislative process. If enacted, the changes to the Whistleblowers' Protection Act would take effect 90 days after the bill is signed into law.

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

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