Michigan Compiled Laws Act 469 Of 1980 The Whistleblowers' Protection Act (15.361 - 15.369)

AN ACT to provide protection to employees who report a violation or suspected violation of state, local, or federal law; to provide protection to employees who participate in hearings, investigations, legislative inquiries, or court actions; and to prescribe remedies and penalties.

History: 1980, Act 469, Eff. Mar. 31, 1981

Section 15.361 Definitions.
As used in this act: (a) “Employee” means a person who performs a service for wages or other remuneration under a contract of hire,...
Section 15.362 Discharging, Threatening, Or Otherwise Discriminating Against Employee Reporting Violation Of Law, Regulation, Or Rule Prohibited; Exceptions.
An employer shall not discharge, threaten, or otherwise discriminate against an employee regarding the employee's compensation, terms, conditions, location, or privileges of employment because...
Section 15.363 Civil Action In Circuit Court For Injunctive Relief Or Actual Damages; “damages” Defined; Clear And Convincing Evidence Required.
(1) A person who alleges a violation of this act may bring a civil action for appropriate injunctive relief, or actual damages, or both...
Section 15.364 Court Judgment; Order; Remedies; Awarding Costs Of Litigation.
A court, in rendering a judgment in an action brought pursuant to this act, shall order, as the court considers appropriate, reinstatement of the...
Section 15.365 Violation; Civil Fine.
(1) A person who violates this act shall be liable for a civil fine of not more than $500.00. (2) A civil fine which...
Section 15.366 Diminishment Or Impairment Of Rights; Collective Bargaining Agreement; Protection Of Confidentiality Of Communications; Disclosures.
This act shall not be construed to diminish or impair the rights of a person under any collective bargaining agreement, nor to permit disclosures...
Section 15.367 Employer Not Required To Compensate Employee For Participation In Investigation, Hearing, Or Inquiry.
This act shall not be construed to require an employer to compensate an employee for participation in an investigation, hearing or inquiry held by...
Section 15.368 Posting Notices Of Protections And Obligations Required.
An employer shall post notices and use other appropriate means to keep his or her employees informed of their protections and obligations under this...
Section 15.369 Short Title.
This act shall be known and may be cited as “the whistleblowers' protection act”. History: 1980, Act 469, Eff. Mar. 31, 1981

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