Title 408, LABOR

WHEREAS, Article V, Section 2, of the Constitution of the State of Michigan of 1963 empowers the Governor to make changes in the organization of the Executive Branch or in the assignment of functions among its units which he considers necessary for efficient administration; and W…

WHEREAS, Article V, Section 2, of the Constitution of the State of Michigan of 1963 empowers the Governor to make changes in the organization of the Executive Branch or in the assignment of functions among its units which he considers necessary for efficient administration; and W…

WHEREAS, Article V, Section 2, of the Constitution of the state of Michigan of 1963 empowers the Governor to make changes in the organization or in the assignment of functions among its units which he considers necessary for efficient administration; and WHEREAS, Article V, Secti…

WHEREAS, it is necessary in the interests of efficient administration and effectiveness of government to effect changes in the organization of the Executive Branch of government; and WHEREAS, the global marketplace is more competitive than ever; and WHEREAS, to compete nationally…

WHEREAS, Article V, Section 1 of the Constitution of the state of Michigan of 1963 vests the executive power in the Governor; and WHEREAS, Article V, Section 2, of the Constitution of the state of Michigan of 1963 empowers the Governor to make changes in the organization of the E…

WHEREAS, Section 1 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 vests the executive power of the State of Michigan in the Governor; WHEREAS, Section 2 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 empowers the Governor to make changes in the organization of the executive…

WHEREAS, Section 1, Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 vests the executive power in the Governor; and WHEREAS, Section 2, of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 empowers the Governor to make changes in the organization of the Executive Branch or in the assi…

Sec. 1. As used in this act: (a) "Commissioner" means the department of labor and economic opportunity. (b) "Construction mechanic" means a skilled or unskilled mechanic, laborer, worker, helper, assistant, or apprentice working on a state project but does not include executive, …

Sec. 2. (1) Every contract executed between a contracting agent and a successful bidder as contractor and entered into pursuant to advertisement and invitation to bid for a state project that requires or involves the employment of construction mechanics, other than those subject …

Sec. 2a. (1) To obtain a state project registration or renew a state project registration, a contractor or subcontractor must do both of the following: (a) Submit an application that meets the requirements of subsection (2) to the commissioner on a form and in a manner as prescri…

Sec. 3. A contracting agent, before advertising for bids on a state project, shall have the commissioner determine the prevailing rates of wages and fringe benefits for all classes of construction mechanics called for in the contract. A schedule of these rates shall be made a par…

Sec. 4. The commissioner shall establish prevailing wages and fringe benefits at the same rate that prevails on projects of a similar character in the locality under collective agreements or understandings between bona fide organizations of construction mechanics and their employ…

Sec. 5. Every contractor and subcontractor shall keep posted on the construction site, in a conspicuous place, a copy of all prevailing wage and fringe benefit rates prescribed in a contract and shall keep an accurate record showing the name and occupation of and the actual wages…

Sec. 6. The contracting agent, by written notice to the contractor and the sureties of the contractor known to the contracting agent, may terminate the contractor's right to proceed with that part of the contract, for which less than the prevailing rates of wages and fringe benef…

Sec. 7. A contractor or subcontractor shall not discharge, discipline, retaliate against, or otherwise discriminate against a construction mechanic, or threaten to do any of these things, because the construction mechanic reported or was about to report a violation or suspected v…

Sec. 8. (1) In addition to any other sanction provided for in this act, a person that violates this act is subject to a civil fine of not more than $5,000.00. The prosecutor of the county in which the violation occurred or the attorney general may bring an action to collect the f…

Sec. 9. (1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2), the provisions of this act shall not apply to contracts entered into or the bids made before the effective date of this act. (2) This act does not apply to a state project if the state project was paid for, in whole or i…

Sec. 10. The commissioner has the authority to administer and enforce this act, including the authority to establish and enforce the payment of the prevailing wages and fringe benefits at the same rate that prevails on projects of a similar character in the locality under collect…

Sec. 11. If a contracting agent does not include in the contract documents or bidding forms the requirement to pay prevailing wages and fringe benefits as required under section 2 or the schedule of prevailing wages and fringe benefits as required under section 3, the contracting…

Sec. 12. Every contract for a state project must contain an express term providing that construction mechanics are intended beneficiaries of the contractual prevailing wage, fringe benefit, and nondiscrimination nonretaliation requirements and further providing that any construct…

Sec. 13. (1) In addition to any other penalty provided by law, the commissioner may assess a civil penalty of not more than $5,000.00 for each violation of this act and an additional 10% penalty as determined by the commissioner. (2) A civil penalty issued must be paid to the com…

Sec. 14. The commissioner or the commissioner's designee shall administer and enforce this act and may investigate and ascertain wages of employees of an employer subject to this act. The commissioner or the commissioner's designee shall have the right to enter any project covere…

Sec. 15. For the purpose of an investigation or proceeding under this act, the commissioner or the commissioner's designee may administer oaths or affirmations, subpoena witnesses, compel their attendance, take evidence, and require the production of records or other documents th…

Sec. 16. An employee believing that a violation of this act has occurred, or a third party having credible information that a violation has occurred, may file a complaint with the commissioner that a violation may have occurred. Employees filing a complaint may keep their identit…

Sec. 17. The commissioner must not accept or investigate complaints received more than 3 years after the date of the alleged violation or the last date on which a violation could have occurred, whichever is later.

Sec. 18. During the course of an investigation, the commissioner shall have the right to interview employees, supervisors, and others, in private without third parties to ascertain the wages, benefits, classification, or other information relevant to enforcement of this act.

Sec. 19. An employee who believes they have been discharged, disciplined, or otherwise experienced a detrimental change in their employment status due to filing a complaint, participating in an investigation, or having raised concerns with their payment of wages and fringe benefi…

Sec. 20. Unless an appeal is in process, the commissioner may enforce a final order under this act in a court of competent jurisdiction or in Ingham County.

Sec. 21. (1) The employer or employee may request a review of the department's determination not later than 14 days after notification is issued. If a request for a review by the employer or employee is not received by the department within 14 days, in the absence of a showing of…

Sec. 22. (1) A contracting agent, contractor, or subcontractor shall maintain certified payroll records and other records required under this act for a minimum of 3 years. Subject to subsection (6), not later than 10 days after the end of a pay period, a contractor or subcontract…

Sec. 23. The commissioner may promulgate rules to implement this act under the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.201 to 24.328.

Sec. 24. It is not be a defense to any civil action by a construction mechanic under this act that the construction mechanic has failed to exhaust any administrative remedies before the commissioner.

Sec. 25. For the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, $75,000.00 is appropriated from the general fund to the department of labor and economic opportunity. The appropriation under this section is designated as a work project under section 451a of the management and budget act, …

Sec. 25a. (1) The prevailing wage fund is created in the state treasury. (2) The state treasurer shall deposit money and other assets received from fees or fines imposed under this act or from any other source in the fund. The state treasurer shall direct the investment of money …

Sec. 26. If any portion of this act is declared invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Sec. 1. This act shall be known and may be cited as "the playground equipment safety act".

Sec. 2. As used in this act: (a) "Person" means an individual, partnership, corporation, association, governmental entity, or other legal entity. (b) "Public playground equipment" means apparatus, including but not limited to slides, climbers, seesaws, and swings, designed for th…

Sec. 3. (1) The standards identified in section 4 determine responsibility for a state civil infraction under this act and do not establish liability in a separate civil action that is brought to recover damages caused by the maintenance, repair, upkeep, manufacture or assembly o…

Sec. 4. A person who for compensation manufactures or assembles public playground equipment that fails to comply with the following standards is subject to a state civil infraction under this act: (a) The "handbook for public playground safety" published for the U.S. consumer pro…

Sec. 5. (1) A person who violates this act in the manufacture of public playground equipment is responsible for a state civil infraction and may be ordered to pay a civil fine of not more than $10,000.00. (2) A person who violates this act in the assembly of public playground equ…

Sec. 6. (1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2), the local unit of government, school district, or governmental entity that owns and operates the public playground equipment shall be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and upkeep of the public playground equipment…

Sec. 7. (1) Evidence of a finding of responsibility for a state civil infraction under this act shall not be admissible in a civil action brought to recover damages incurred as a result of the manufacture or assembly of public playground equipment. (2) This act does not expand, r…

WHEREAS, Article V, Section 1, of the Constitution of the State of Michigan of 1963 vests the executive power in the Governor; and WHEREAS, Article V, Section 2, of the Constitution of the State of Michigan of 1963 empowers the Governor to make changes in the organization of the …

Sec. 1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "division on deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing act".

Sec. 2. As used in this act: (a) "Council" means the advisory council on deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing established in section 5. (b) "Deaf person" means a person who is not able to process information aurally, with or without amplification, and whose primary means of commu…

Sec. 3. (1) The division on deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing is established within the department. The purpose of the office is to protect and assist all deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing persons, with special emphasis on deaf persons. (2) The division shall be supervised …