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MI Comp L § 15.361 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 15 - Public Officers and Employees|Act 469 of 1980 - The Whistleblowers' Protection Act (15.361 - 15.369)|Section 15.361 - Definitions.

15.361 Definitions. Sec. 1.  As used in this act:   (a) "Employee" means a person who performs a service for wages or other remuneration under a contract of hire, written or oral, express or implied. Employee includes a person employed by the state or a political subdivision of the state except state classified civil service.  (b) "Employer" means a person who has 1 or more employees. Employer includes an agent of an employer and the state or a political subdivision of the state.  (c) "Person" means an individual, sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, association, or any other legal entity.  (d) "Public body" means all of the following:  (i) A state officer, employee, agency, department, division, bureau, board, commission, council, authority, or other body in the executive branch of state government.  (ii) An agency, board, commission, council, member, or employee of the legislative branch of state government.  (iii) A county, city, township, village, intercounty, intercity, or regional governing body, a council, school district, special district, or municipal corporation, or a board, department, commission, council, agency, or any member or employee thereof.  (iv) Any other body which is created by state or local authority or which is primarily funded by or through state or local authority, or any member or employee of that body.  (v) A law enforcement agency or any member or employee of a law enforcement agency.  (vi) The judiciary and any member or employee of the judiciary.  History: 1980, Act 469, Eff. Mar. 31, 1981
MI Comp L § 15.362 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 15 - Public Officers and Employees|Act 469 of 1980 - The Whistleblowers' Protection Act (15.361 - 15.369)|Section 15.362 - Discharging, Threatening, or Otherwise Discriminating Against Employee Reporting Violation of Law, Regulation, or Rule Prohibited; Exceptions.

15.362 Discharging, threatening, or otherwise discriminating against employee reporting violation of law, regulation, or rule prohibited; exceptions. Sec. 2.  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 the employee, or a person acting on behalf of the employee, reports or is about to report, verbally or in writing, a violation or a suspected violation of a law or regulation or rule promulgated pursuant to law of this state, a political subdivision of this state, or the United States to a public body, unless the employee knows that the report is false, or because an employee is requested by a public body to participate in an investigation, hearing, or inquiry held by that public body, or a court action. History: 1980, Act 469, Eff. Mar. 31, 1981
MI Comp L § 15.363 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 15 - Public Officers and Employees|Act 469 of 1980 - The Whistleblowers' Protection Act (15.361 - 15.369)|Section 15.363 - Civil Action in Circuit Court for Injunctive Relief or Actual Damages; “Damages” Defined; Clear and Convincing Evidence Required.

15.363 Civil action in circuit court for injunctive relief or actual damages; “damages” defined; clear and convincing evidence required. Sec. 3.  (1) A person who alleges a violation of this act may bring a civil action for appropriate injunctive relief, or actual damages, or both within 90 days after the occurrence of the alleged violation of this act.   (2) An action commenced pursuant to subsection (1) may be brought in the circuit court for the county where the alleged violation occurred, the county where the complainant resides, or the county where the person against whom the civil complaint is filed resides or has his or her principal place of business.   (3) As used in subsection (1), "damages" means damages for injury or loss caused by each violation of this act, including reasonable attorney fees.   (4) An employee shall show by clear and convincing evidence that he or she or a person acting on his or her behalf was about to report, verbally or in writing, a violation or a suspected violation of a law of this state, a political subdivision of this state, or the United States to a public body. History: 1980, Act 469, Eff. Mar. 31, 1981 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 146, Eff. Mar. 30, 1983
MI Comp L § 15.364 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 15 - Public Officers and Employees|Act 469 of 1980 - The Whistleblowers' Protection Act (15.361 - 15.369)|Section 15.364 - Court Judgment; Order; Remedies; Awarding Costs of Litigation.

15.364 Court judgment; order; remedies; awarding costs of litigation. Sec. 4.  A court, in rendering a judgment in an action brought pursuant to this act, shall order, as the court considers appropriate, reinstatement of the employee, the payment of back wages, full reinstatement of fringe benefits and seniority rights, actual damages, or any combination of these remedies. A court may also award the complainant all or a portion of the costs of litigation, including reasonable attorney fees and witness fees, if the court determines that the award is appropriate. History: 1980, Act 469, Eff. Mar. 31, 1981
MI Comp L § 15.365 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 15 - Public Officers and Employees|Act 469 of 1980 - The Whistleblowers' Protection Act (15.361 - 15.369)|Section 15.365 - Violation; Civil Fine.

15.365 Violation; civil fine. Sec. 5.  (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 is ordered pursuant to this act shall be submitted to the state treasurer for deposit in the general fund. History: 1980, Act 469, Eff. Mar. 31, 1981
MI Comp L § 15.366 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 15 - Public Officers and Employees|Act 469 of 1980 - The Whistleblowers' Protection Act (15.361 - 15.369)|Section 15.366 - Diminishment or Impairment of Rights; Collective Bargaining Agreement; Protection of Confidentiality of Communications; Disclosures.

15.366 Diminishment or impairment of rights; collective bargaining agreement; protection of confidentiality of communications; disclosures. Sec. 6.  This act shall not be construed to diminish or impair the rights of a person under any collective bargaining agreement, nor to permit disclosures which would diminish or impair the rights of any person to the continued protection of confidentiality of communications where statute or common law provides such protection. History: 1980, Act 469, Eff. Mar. 31, 1981 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 146, Eff. Mar. 30, 1983
MI Comp L § 15.367 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 15 - Public Officers and Employees|Act 469 of 1980 - The Whistleblowers' Protection Act (15.361 - 15.369)|Section 15.367 - Employer Not Required to Compensate Employee for Participation in Investigation, Hearing, or Inquiry.

15.367 Employer not required to compensate employee for participation in investigation, hearing, or inquiry. Sec. 7.  This act shall not be construed to require an employer to compensate an employee for participation in an investigation, hearing or inquiry held by a public body in accordance with section 2 of this act.  History: 1980, Act 469, Eff. Mar. 31, 1981
MI Comp L § 15.368 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 15 - Public Officers and Employees|Act 469 of 1980 - The Whistleblowers' Protection Act (15.361 - 15.369)|Section 15.368 - Posting Notices of Protections and Obligations Required.

15.368 Posting notices of protections and obligations required. Sec. 8.  An employer shall post notices and use other appropriate means to keep his or her employees informed of their protections and obligations under this act. History: 1980, Act 469, Eff. Mar. 31, 1981
MI Comp L § 15.369 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 15 - Public Officers and Employees|Act 469 of 1980 - The Whistleblowers' Protection Act (15.361 - 15.369)|Section 15.369 - Short Title.

15.369 Short title. Sec. 9.  This act shall be known and may be cited as "the whistleblowers' protection act". History: 1980, Act 469, Eff. Mar. 31, 1981
MI Comp L § 15.391 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 15 - Public Officers and Employees|Act 563 of 2006 - Disclosures by Law Enforcement Officers Act (15.391 - 15.395)|Section 15.391 - Definitions.

15.391 Definitions.Sec. 1.  As used in this act:  (a) "Involuntary statement" means information provided by a law enforcement officer, if compelled under threat of dismissal from employment or any other employment sanction, by the law enforcement agency that employs the law enforcement officer.  (b) "Law enforcement agency" means the department of state police, the department of natural resources, or a law enforcement agency of a county, township, city, village, airport authority, community college, or university, that is responsible for the prevention and detection of crime and enforcement of the criminal laws of this state.  (c) "Law enforcement officer" means all of the following:  (i) A person who is trained and licensed or certified under the Michigan commission on law enforcement standards act, 1965 PA 203, MCL 28.601 to 28.615.  (ii) A local corrections officer as defined in section 2 of the local corrections officers training act, 2003 PA 125, MCL 791.532.  (iii) An emergency dispatch worker employed by a law enforcement agency. History: 2006, Act 563, Imd. Eff. Dec. 29, 2006 ;-- Am. 2016, Act 302, Eff. Jan. 2, 2017
MI Comp L § 15.393 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 15 - Public Officers and Employees|Act 563 of 2006 - Disclosures by Law Enforcement Officers Act (15.391 - 15.395)|Section 15.393 - Use of Involuntary Statement by Law Enforcement Officer in Criminal Proceeding; Prohibition.

15.393 Use of involuntary statement by law enforcement officer in criminal proceeding; prohibition.Sec. 3.  An involuntary statement made by a law enforcement officer, and any information derived from that involuntary statement, shall not be used against the law enforcement officer in a criminal proceeding. History: 2006, Act 563, Imd. Eff. Dec. 29, 2006
MI Comp L § 15.395 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 15 - Public Officers and Employees|Act 563 of 2006 - Disclosures by Law Enforcement Officers Act (15.391 - 15.395)|Section 15.395 - Confidential Communication; Exception.

15.395 Confidential communication; exception.Sec. 5.  An involuntary statement made by a law enforcement officer is a confidential communication that is not open to public inspection. The statement may be disclosed by the law enforcement agency only under 1 or more of the following circumstances:  (a) With the written consent of the law enforcement officer who made the statement.  (b) To a prosecuting attorney or the attorney general pursuant to a search warrant, subpoena, or court order, including an investigative subpoena issued under chapter VIIA of the code of criminal procedure, 1927 PA 175, MCL 767a.1 to 767a.9. However, a prosecuting attorney or attorney general who obtains an involuntary statement under this subdivision shall not disclose the contents of the statement except to a law enforcement agency working with the prosecuting attorney or attorney general or as ordered by the court having jurisdiction over the criminal matter or, as constitutionally required, to the defendant in a criminal case.  (c) To officers of, or legal counsel for, the law enforcement agency or the collective bargaining representative of the law enforcement officer, or both, for use in an administrative or legal proceeding involving a law enforcement officer's employment status with the law enforcement agency or to defend the law enforcement agency or law enforcement officer in a criminal action. However, a person who receives an involuntary statement under this subdivision shall not disclose the statement for any reason not allowed under this subdivision, or make it available for public inspection, without the written consent of the law enforcement officer who made the statement.  (d) To legal counsel for an individual or employing agency for use in a civil action against the employing agency or the law enforcement officer. Until the close of discovery in that action, the court shall preserve by reasonable means the confidentiality of the involuntary statement, which may include granting protective orders in connection with discovery proceedings, holding in camera hearings, or ordering any person involved in the litigation not to disclose the involuntary statement without prior court approval. History: 2006, Act 563, Imd. Eff. Dec. 29, 2006
MI Comp L § 15.401 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 15 - Public Officers and Employees|Act 169 of 1976 - Political Activities by Public Employees (15.401 - 15.407)|Section 15.401 - “Public Employee” Defined.

15.401 “Public employee” defined. Sec. 1.  As used in this act, "public employee" means an employee of the state classified civil service, or an employee of a political subdivision of the state who is not an elected official. History: 1976, Act 169, Imd. Eff. June 25, 1976 Constitutionality: In Council No 11, AFSCME v Civil Service Commission, 408 Mich 385; 292 NW2d 442 (1980), the Michigan Supreme Court held that 1976 PA 169 offends no provision of the Michigan constitution.
MI Comp L § 15.402 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 15 - Public Officers and Employees|Act 169 of 1976 - Political Activities by Public Employees (15.401 - 15.407)|Section 15.402 - Employee of State Classified Civil Service; Permissible Political Activities; Leave of Absence.

15.402 Employee of state classified civil service; permissible political activities; leave of absence. Sec. 2.  An employee of the state classified civil service may:  (a) Become a member of a political party committee formed or authorized under the election laws of this state.  (b) Be a delegate to a state convention, or a district or county convention held by a political party in this state.  (c) Become a candidate for nomination and election to any district, county, city, village, township, school district, or other local elective office without first obtaining a leave of absence from his employment. If the person becomes a candidate for elective office in the executive or legislative branches of the state or for the supreme court or court of appeals, the person shall request and shall be granted a leave of absence without pay when he complies with the candidacy filing requirements, or 60 days before any election relating to that position, whichever date is closer to the election.  (d) Engage in other political activities on behalf of a candidate or issue in connection with partisan or nonpartisan elections. History: 1976, Act 169, Imd. Eff. June 25, 1976
MI Comp L § 15.403 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 15 - Public Officers and Employees|Act 169 of 1976 - Political Activities by Public Employees (15.401 - 15.407)|Section 15.403 - Employee of Political Subdivision of State; Permissible Political Activities; Resignation; Leave of Absence.

15.403 Employee of political subdivision of state; permissible political activities; resignation; leave of absence.  Sec. 3.  (1) An employee of a political subdivision of the state may:  (a) Become a member of a political party committee formed or authorized under the election laws of this state.  (b) Be a delegate to a state convention, or a district or county convention held by a political party in this state.  (c) Become a candidate for nomination and election to any state elective office, or any district, county, city, village, township, school district, or other local elective office without first obtaining a leave of absence from his employment. If the person becomes a candidate for elective office within the unit of government or school district in which he is employed, unless contrary to a collective bargaining agreement the employer may require the person to request and take a leave of absence without pay when he complies with the candidacy filing requirements, or 60 days before any election relating to that position, whichever date is closer to the election.  (d) Engage in other political activities on behalf of a candidate or issue in connection with partisan or nonpartisan elections.  (2) However, a public employee of a unit of local government or school district who is elected to an office within that unit of local government or school district shall resign or may be granted a leave of absence from his employment during his elected term. History: 1976, Act 169, Imd. Eff. June 25, 1976
MI Comp L § 15.404 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 15 - Public Officers and Employees|Act 169 of 1976 - Political Activities by Public Employees (15.401 - 15.407)|Section 15.404 - Active Engagement in Permissible Activities; Certain Hours Prohibited.

15.404 Active engagement in permissible activities; certain hours prohibited. Sec. 4.  The activities permitted by sections 2 and 3 shall not be actively engaged in by a public employee during those hours when that person is being compensated for the performance of that person's duties as a public employee. History: 1976, Act 169, Imd. Eff. June 25, 1976
MI Comp L § 15.405 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 15 - Public Officers and Employees|Act 169 of 1976 - Political Activities by Public Employees (15.401 - 15.407)|Section 15.405 - Coercion of Payment, Loan, or Contribution Prohibited.

15.405 Coercion of payment, loan, or contribution prohibited. Sec. 5.  A public employer, public employee or an elected or appointed official may not personally, or through an agent, coerce, attempt to coerce, or command another public employee to pay, lend, or contribute anything of value to a party, committee, organization, agency, or person for the benefit of a person seeking or holding elected office, or for the purpose of furthering or defeating a proposed law, ballot question, or other measure that may be submitted to a vote of the electors.  History: 1976, Act 169, Imd. Eff. June 25, 1976
MI Comp L § 15.406 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 15 - Public Officers and Employees|Act 169 of 1976 - Political Activities by Public Employees (15.401 - 15.407)|Section 15.406 - Complaint; Hearing; Order; Injunction; Rules.

15.406 Complaint; hearing; order; injunction; rules. Sec. 6.  (1) An employee of a political subdivision of this state whose rights under this act are violated or who is subjected to any of the actions prohibited by section 5 may make a complaint to that effect with the department of labor. The department shall hold a hearing to determine whether a violation has occurred. If a violation has occurred, the department shall so state on the record and may order any of the following:  (a) Issuance of back pay.   (b) Reinstatement as an employee.  (c) Attorney fees.  (d) Reinstatement of all work-related benefits, rights or privileges which, but for the violation by the employer, would have been accrued by the employee.   (2) Upon motion by the department to the circuit court, the court may issue an injunction to enforce the order of the department.  (3) The department of civil service shall promulgate rules for hearing alleged violations of this act by a state employee.  (4) The department of labor shall promulgate rules for hearing alleged violations of this act by an employee of a political subdivision of this state. The rules shall be promulgated pursuant to Act No. 306 of the Public Acts of 1969, as amended. History: 1976, Act 169, Imd. Eff. June 25, 1976 ;-- Am. 1979, Act 15, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1979 Admin Rule: R 408.22901 and R 408.22902 of the Michigan Administrative Code.
MI Comp L § 15.407 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 15 - Public Officers and Employees|Act 169 of 1976 - Political Activities by Public Employees (15.401 - 15.407)|Section 15.407 - Compliance With Federal Laws or Regulations; Disciplinary Actions.

15.407 Compliance with federal laws or regulations; disciplinary actions. Sec. 7.  Public employees whose political activities are subject to restrictions imposed by laws or regulations of the United States shall comply with those restrictions notwithstanding any contrary provisions of this act. This act shall not be construed as prohibiting the state or a political subdivision thereof from instituting or implementing a disciplinary action against a public employee, in compliance with a determination of the United States civil service commission or a court of the United States pursuant to sections 1501 through 1508 of title 5 of the United States code.  History: 1976, Act 169, Imd. Eff. June 25, 1976
MI Comp L § 15.421 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 15 - Public Officers and Employees|Act 427 of 1996 - Good Government Financial Report Disclosure Act (15.421 - 15.425)|Section 15.421 - Short Title.

15.421 Short title. Sec. 1.  This act shall be known and may be cited as the "good government financial report disclosure act". History: 1996, Act 427, Imd. Eff. Nov. 25, 1996
MI Comp L § 15.423 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 15 - Public Officers and Employees|Act 427 of 1996 - Good Government Financial Report Disclosure Act (15.421 - 15.425)|Section 15.423 - Availability of Financial Report Pertaining to Local Unit or State Department, Institution, or Office.

15.423 Availability of financial report pertaining to local unit or state department, institution, or office. Sec. 3.  A local unit or a state department, institution, or office shall obtain and retain a copy of any financial report pertaining to that local unit or state department, institution, or office. A local unit or state department, institution, or office, including but not limited to the state treasurer or auditor general shall make an annual financial report prepared, owned, used, in the possession of, or retained by the local unit or state department, institution, or office available for public inspection under the freedom of information act, Act No. 442 of the Public Acts of 1976, being sections 15.231 to 15.246 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. History: 1996, Act 427, Imd. Eff. Nov. 25, 1996
MI Comp L § 15.424 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 15 - Public Officers and Employees|Act 427 of 1996 - Good Government Financial Report Disclosure Act (15.421 - 15.425)|Section 15.424 - Unauthorized Investments Prohibited.

15.424 Unauthorized investments prohibited. Sec. 4.  This act does not authorize a local unit or this state to make investments not otherwise authorized by law. History: 1996, Act 427, Imd. Eff. Nov. 25, 1996
MI Comp L § 15.425 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 15 - Public Officers and Employees|Act 427 of 1996 - Good Government Financial Report Disclosure Act (15.421 - 15.425)|Section 15.425 - Exceptions.

15.425 Exceptions. Sec. 5.  Investments of defined contribution plans and deferred compensation plans that are chosen by the employee participating in the plan shall not be made available to the public under this act. History: 1996, Act 427, Imd. Eff. Nov. 225, 1996
MI Comp L § 15.441 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 15 - Public Officers and Employees|Act 462 of 1996 - Enhanced Access to Public Records Act (15.441 - 15.445)|Section 15.441 - Short Title.

15.441 Short title. Sec. 1.  This act shall be known and may be cited as the "enhanced access to public records act".  History: 1996, Act 462, Imd. Eff. Dec. 26, 1996