Michigan bill would bar employers from requiring after-hours coms with workers

4 days ago

Michigan bill (Senate Bill 948) aims to restrict employers from requiring after-hours contact with employees.
Introduced by Sen. Erika Geiss, it's also called the Workplace Employee Boundaries Act.
Bill seeks to protect workers from constant availability pressures, citing impacts on well-being and family life.
Allows exceptions for on-call compensation in contracts, set availability hours, and emergencies affecting business.
Violations could lead to fines or overtime pay, reported to the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity.

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