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MI Comp L § 408.480 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 408 - Labor|Act 390 of 1978 - Payment of Wages and Fringe Benefits (408.471 - 408.490)|Section 408.480 - Payment of Wages and Fringe Benefits on Behalf of Deceased Employee; Discharge and Release of Employer.

408.480 Payment of wages and fringe benefits on behalf of deceased employee; discharge and release of employer. Sec. 10.  (1) An employer shall pay fringe benefits pursuant to this section on behalf of a deceased employee as designated by the terms set forth in the written contract, written policy, or written plan.  (2) Except as provided in subsection (3), an employer shall pay the wages and fringe benefits not paid in accordance with subsection (1) due a deceased employee to 1 or more of the following persons in the priority listed:  (a) The deceased employee's surviving spouse.  (b) The deceased employee's surviving children.  (c) The deceased employee's surviving mother or father.  (d) The deceased employee's surviving sister or brother.  (3) If the employee has established a designee or designees by a signed statement filed with the employer before the employee's death and letters of administration are not required to be issued for the estate of the deceased employee, the employer shall make those payments to the designee or designees in the signed statement.  (4) Payment under this section shall be a full discharge and release of the employer from the wages and fringe benefits due and owing the deceased employee. History: 1978, Act 390, Imd. Eff. Aug. 1, 1978 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 602, Imd. Eff. Jan. 4, 1979 Compiler's Notes: For creation of bureau of worker's and unemployment compensation within department of consumer and industry services; transfer of powers and duties of bureau of worker's compensation and unemployment agency to bureau of worker's and unemployment compensation; transfer of powers and duties of director of bureau of worker's compensation and director of unemployment agency to director of bureau of worker's and unemployment compensation; and, transfer of powers and duties of wage and hour division of worker's compensation board of magistrates to bureau of worker's and unemployment compensation, see E.R.O. No. 2002-1, compiled at MCL 445.2004 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.For creation of the new wage and hour division as a type II agency within the department of labor and economic growth, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.For transfer of powers and duties of the former wage and hour division of the department of consumer and industry services, transferred to the bureau of worker's and unemployment compensation, to the new wage and hour division within the department of labor and economic growth by type II transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.For the transfer of powers and duties of the department of licensing and regulatory affairs to the department of labor and economic opportunity, see E.R.O. No. 2019-3, compiled at MCL 125.1998.
MI Comp L § 408.481a (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 408 - Labor|Act 390 of 1978 - Payment of Wages and Fringe Benefits (408.471 - 408.490)|Section 408.481a - Reciprocal Agreements.

408.481a Reciprocal agreements. Sec. 11a.  The director of the department may enter into reciprocal agreements with other states, Canada, or a Canadian province or territory for the collection of claims for wages, fringe benefits, and penalties assessed under section 18. History: Add. 1996, Act 215, Imd. Eff. May 28, 1996 ;-- Am. 2001, Act 170, Imd. Eff. Nov. 30, 2001 Compiler's Notes: For creation of bureau of worker's and unemployment compensation within department of consumer and industry services; transfer of powers and duties of bureau of worker's compensation and unemployment agency to bureau of worker's and unemployment compensation; transfer of powers and duties of director of bureau of worker's compensation and director of unemployment agency to director of bureau of worker's and unemployment compensation; and, transfer of powers and duties of wage and hour division of worker's compensation board of magistrates to bureau of worker's and unemployment compensation, see E.R.O. No. 2002-1, compiled at MCL 445.2004 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.For creation of the new wage and hour division as a type II agency within the department of labor and economic growth, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.For transfer of powers and duties of the former wage and hour division of the department of consumer and industry services, transferred to the bureau of worker's and unemployment compensation, to the new wage and hour division within the department of labor and economic growth by type II transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.For the transfer of powers and duties of the department of licensing and regulatory affairs to the department of labor and economic opportunity, see E.R.O. No. 2019-3, compiled at MCL 125.1998.
MI Comp L § 408.482 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 408 - Labor|Act 390 of 1978 - Payment of Wages and Fringe Benefits (408.471 - 408.490)|Section 408.482 - Rules.

408.482 Rules. Sec. 12.  The department may promulgate rules pursuant to Act No. 306 of the Public Acts of 1969, as amended, to implement and administer this act. History: 1978, Act 390, Imd. Eff. Aug. 1, 1978 Compiler's Notes: For creation of bureau of worker's and unemployment compensation within department of consumer and industry services; transfer of powers and duties of bureau of worker's compensation and unemployment agency to bureau of worker's and unemployment compensation; transfer of powers and duties of director of bureau of worker's compensation and director of unemployment agency to director of bureau of worker's and unemployment compensation; and, transfer of powers and duties of wage and hour division of worker's compensation board of magistrates to bureau of worker's and unemployment compensation, see E.R.O. No. 2002-1, compiled at MCL 445.2004 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.For creation of the new wage and hour division as a type II agency within the department of labor and economic growth, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.For transfer of powers and duties of the former wage and hour division of the department of consumer and industry services, transferred to the bureau of worker's and unemployment compensation, to the new wage and hour division within the department of labor and economic growth by type II transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.For the transfer of powers and duties of the department of licensing and regulatory affairs to the department of labor and economic opportunity, see E.R.O. No. 2019-3, compiled at MCL 125.1998.Admin Rule: R 408.9001; R 408.9002 et seq.; and R 408.22951 et seq. of the Michigan Administrative Code.
MI Comp L § 408.483 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 408 - Labor|Act 390 of 1978 - Payment of Wages and Fringe Benefits (408.471 - 408.490)|Section 408.483 - Discrimination; Complaint; Investigation; Rehiring or Reinstatement of Employee With Back Pay; Review of Determination.

408.483 Discrimination; complaint; investigation; rehiring or reinstatement of employee with back pay; review of determination. Sec. 13.  (1) An employer shall not discharge an employee or discriminate against an employee because the employee filed a complaint, instituted or caused to be instituted a proceeding under or regulated by this act, testified or is about to testify in a proceeding, or because of the exercise by the employee on behalf of an employee or others of a right afforded by this act.  (2) An employee who believes that he or she is discharged or otherwise discriminated against by an employer in violation of this section may file a complaint with the department alleging the discrimination within 30 days after the violation occurs. Upon receipt of the complaint, the department shall cause an investigation to be made. If, upon the investigation, the department determines that this section was violated, the department shall order the rehiring or reinstatement of an employee to his or her former position with back pay.  (3) An employer may seek review of the department's determination by following the procedure provided in section 11(4) to (9). History: 1978, Act 390, Imd. Eff. Aug. 1, 1978 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 602, Imd. Eff. Jan. 4, 1979 Compiler's Notes: For creation of bureau of worker's and unemployment compensation within department of consumer and industry services; transfer of powers and duties of bureau of worker's compensation and unemployment agency to bureau of worker's and unemployment compensation; transfer of powers and duties of director of bureau of worker's compensation and director of unemployment agency to director of bureau of worker's and unemployment compensation; and, transfer of powers and duties of wage and hour division of worker's compensation board of magistrates to bureau of worker's and unemployment compensation, see E.R.O. No. 2002-1, compiled at MCL 445.2004 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.For creation of the new wage and hour division as a type II agency within the department of labor and economic growth, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.For transfer of powers and duties of the former wage and hour division of the department of consumer and industry services, transferred to the bureau of worker's and unemployment compensation, to the new wage and hour division within the department of labor and economic growth by type II transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.For the transfer of powers and duties of the department of licensing and regulatory affairs to the department of labor and economic opportunity, see E.R.O. No. 2019-3, compiled at MCL 125.1998.
MI Comp L § 408.483a (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 408 - Labor|Act 390 of 1978 - Payment of Wages and Fringe Benefits (408.471 - 408.490)|Section 408.483a - Prohibited Conduct.

408.483a Prohibited conduct. Sec. 13a.  (1) An employer shall not do any of the following:  (a) Require as a condition of employment nondisclosure by an employee of his or her wages.  (b) Require an employee to sign a waiver or other document which purports to deny an employee the right to disclose his or her wages.  (c) Discharge, formally discipline, or otherwise discriminate against for job advancement an employee who discloses his or her wages. History: Add. 1982, Act 524, Eff. Mar. 30, 1983 Compiler's Notes: For creation of bureau of worker's and unemployment compensation within department of consumer and industry services; transfer of powers and duties of bureau of worker's compensation and unemployment agency to bureau of worker's and unemployment compensation; transfer of powers and duties of director of bureau of worker's compensation and director of unemployment agency to director of bureau of worker's and unemployment compensation; and, transfer of powers and duties of wage and hour division of worker's compensation board of magistrates to bureau of worker's and unemployment compensation, see E.R.O. No. 2002-1, compiled at MCL 445.2004 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.For creation of the new wage and hour division as a type II agency within the department of labor and economic growth, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.For transfer of powers and duties of the former wage and hour division of the department of consumer and industry services, transferred to the bureau of worker's and unemployment compensation, to the new wage and hour division within the department of labor and economic growth by type II transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.For the transfer of powers and duties of the department of licensing and regulatory affairs to the department of labor and economic opportunity, see E.R.O. No. 2019-3, compiled at MCL 125.1998.
MI Comp L § 408.484 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 408 - Labor|Act 390 of 1978 - Payment of Wages and Fringe Benefits (408.471 - 408.490)|Section 408.484 - Violation as Misdemeanor.

408.484 Violation as misdemeanor. Sec. 14.  An employer who violates this act, including failure to pay the wages and fringe benefits due an employee as provided in this act, is guilty of a misdemeanor. History: 1978, Act 390, Imd. Eff. Aug. 1, 1978 Compiler's Notes: For creation of bureau of worker's and unemployment compensation within department of consumer and industry services; transfer of powers and duties of bureau of worker's compensation and unemployment agency to bureau of worker's and unemployment compensation; transfer of powers and duties of director of bureau of worker's compensation and director of unemployment agency to director of bureau of worker's and unemployment compensation; and, transfer of powers and duties of wage and hour division of worker's compensation board of magistrates to bureau of worker's and unemployment compensation, see E.R.O. No. 2002-1, compiled at MCL 445.2004 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.For creation of the new wage and hour division as a type II agency within the department of labor and economic growth, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.For transfer of powers and duties of the former wage and hour division of the department of consumer and industry services, transferred to the bureau of worker's and unemployment compensation, to the new wage and hour division within the department of labor and economic growth by type II transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.For the transfer of powers and duties of the department of licensing and regulatory affairs to the department of labor and economic opportunity, see E.R.O. No. 2019-3, compiled at MCL 125.1998.
MI Comp L § 408.485 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 408 - Labor|Act 390 of 1978 - Payment of Wages and Fringe Benefits (408.471 - 408.490)|Section 408.485 - Failure to Pay Wages and Fringe Benefits as Misdemeanor; Penalty.

408.485 Failure to pay wages and fringe benefits as misdemeanor; penalty. Sec. 15.  An employer who, with intent to defraud, fails to make payment of the wages and fringe benefits due an employee as provided in this act, is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000.00, or imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both. History: 1978, Act 390, Imd. Eff. Aug. 1, 1978 Compiler's Notes: For creation of bureau of worker's and unemployment compensation within department of consumer and industry services; transfer of powers and duties of bureau of worker's compensation and unemployment agency to bureau of worker's and unemployment compensation; transfer of powers and duties of director of bureau of worker's compensation and director of unemployment agency to director of bureau of worker's and unemployment compensation; and, transfer of powers and duties of wage and hour division of worker's compensation board of magistrates to bureau of worker's and unemployment compensation, see E.R.O. No. 2002-1, compiled at MCL 445.2004 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.For creation of the new wage and hour division as a type II agency within the department of labor and economic growth, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.For transfer of powers and duties of the former wage and hour division of the department of consumer and industry services, transferred to the bureau of worker's and unemployment compensation, to the new wage and hour division within the department of labor and economic growth by type II transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.For the transfer of powers and duties of the department of licensing and regulatory affairs to the department of labor and economic opportunity, see E.R.O. No. 2019-3, compiled at MCL 125.1998.
MI Comp L § 408.486 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 408 - Labor|Act 390 of 1978 - Payment of Wages and Fringe Benefits (408.471 - 408.490)|Section 408.486 - Issuance of Check or Other Order for Payment of Wages; Violation; Penalty; Prima Facie Evidence.

408.486 Issuance of check or other order for payment of wages; violation; penalty; prima facie evidence. Sec. 16.  (1) An employer who issues a check or other order for the payment of wages and who, at the time of issuance, knows or should know that the check or other order shall not be paid, is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000.00, or imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both.  (2) Any of the following is prima facie evidence that the person at the time of issuance of the check or other order for the payment of wages, knew or should have known it should not be paid:  (a) Proof that, at the time of issuance, there was not an account with the drawee.  (b) Proof that, at the time of issuance, there were not sufficient funds or credit with the drawee and that the employer failed within 5 days after receiving notice of nonpayment or dishonor to pay the check or other order.  (c) Proof that even though presentment was made within a reasonable time, the employer did not have sufficient funds or credit with the drawee, and failed within 5 days after receiving notice of nonpayment or dishonor to pay the check or other order. History: 1978, Act 390, Imd. Eff. Aug. 1, 1978 Compiler's Notes: For creation of bureau of worker's and unemployment compensation within department of consumer and industry services; transfer of powers and duties of bureau of worker's compensation and unemployment agency to bureau of worker's and unemployment compensation; transfer of powers and duties of director of bureau of worker's compensation and director of unemployment agency to director of bureau of worker's and unemployment compensation; and, transfer of powers and duties of wage and hour division of worker's compensation board of magistrates to bureau of worker's and unemployment compensation, see E.R.O. No. 2002-1, compiled at MCL 445.2004 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.For creation of the new wage and hour division as a type II agency within the department of labor and economic growth, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.For transfer of powers and duties of the former wage and hour division of the department of consumer and industry services, transferred to the bureau of worker's and unemployment compensation, to the new wage and hour division within the department of labor and economic growth by type II transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.For the transfer of powers and duties of the department of licensing and regulatory affairs to the department of labor and economic opportunity, see E.R.O. No. 2019-3, compiled at MCL 125.1998.
MI Comp L § 408.487 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 408 - Labor|Act 390 of 1978 - Payment of Wages and Fringe Benefits (408.471 - 408.490)|Section 408.487 - Department as Trustee for Employee.

408.487 Department as trustee for employee. Sec. 17.  The department shall be the trustee for the employee in proceedings under this act, and shall distribute and account for funds collected. History: 1978, Act 390, Imd. Eff. Aug. 1, 1978 Compiler's Notes: For creation of bureau of worker's and unemployment compensation within department of consumer and industry services; transfer of powers and duties of bureau of worker's compensation and unemployment agency to bureau of worker's and unemployment compensation; transfer of powers and duties of director of bureau of worker's compensation and director of unemployment agency to director of bureau of worker's and unemployment compensation; and, transfer of powers and duties of wage and hour division of worker's compensation board of magistrates to bureau of worker's and unemployment compensation, see E.R.O. No. 2002-1, compiled at MCL 445.2004 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.For creation of the new wage and hour division as a type II agency within the department of labor and economic growth, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.For transfer of powers and duties of the former wage and hour division of the department of consumer and industry services, transferred to the bureau of worker's and unemployment compensation, to the new wage and hour division within the department of labor and economic growth by type II transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.For the transfer of powers and duties of the department of licensing and regulatory affairs to the department of labor and economic opportunity, see E.R.O. No. 2019-3, compiled at MCL 125.1998.
MI Comp L § 408.488 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 408 - Labor|Act 390 of 1978 - Payment of Wages and Fringe Benefits (408.471 - 408.490)|Section 408.488 - Violations; Ordering Payments; Civil Penalty.

408.488 Violations; ordering payments; civil penalty. Sec. 18.  (1) The department shall order an employer who violates section 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8 to pay the following:  (a) Wages due to the employee.  (b) Fringe benefits due to or on the behalf of the employee in accordance with the terms set forth in the written contract or written policy.  (c) A penalty at the rate of 10% annually on the wages and fringe benefits due beginning at the time the employer is notified that a complaint has been filed and ending when payment is made.  (2) The department may order an employer who violates section 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8 to pay to the employee exemplary damages of not more than twice the amount of the wages and fringe benefits which were due, if the violation is flagrant or repeated.  (3) The department may order an employer who violates section 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8 to pay attorney costs, hearing costs, and transcript costs.  (4) The department may assess a civil penalty of not more than $1,000.00 against an employer who violates this act, which civil penalty shall be credited to the general fund of this state. History: 1978, Act 390, Imd. Eff. Aug. 1, 1978 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 602, Imd. Eff. Jan. 4, 1979 Compiler's Notes: For creation of bureau of worker's and unemployment compensation within department of consumer and industry services; transfer of powers and duties of bureau of worker's compensation and unemployment agency to bureau of worker's and unemployment compensation; transfer of powers and duties of director of bureau of worker's compensation and director of unemployment agency to director of bureau of worker's and unemployment compensation; and, transfer of powers and duties of wage and hour division of worker's compensation board of magistrates to bureau of worker's and unemployment compensation, see E.R.O. No. 2002-1, compiled at MCL 445.2004 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.For creation of the new wage and hour division as a type II agency within the department of labor and economic growth, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.For transfer of powers and duties of the former wage and hour division of the department of consumer and industry services, transferred to the bureau of worker's and unemployment compensation, to the new wage and hour division within the department of labor and economic growth by type II transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.For the transfer of powers and duties of the department of licensing and regulatory affairs to the department of labor and economic opportunity, see E.R.O. No. 2019-3, compiled at MCL 125.1998.