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MI Comp L § 37.1507 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 37 - Civil Rights|Act 220 of 1976 - Persons With Disabilities Civil Rights Act (37.1101 - 37.1607)|Article 5 - (37.1501...37.1507)|Section 37.1507 - Person Subject to Article; Plan.

37.1507 Person subject to article; plan. Sec. 507.  A person subject to this article may adopt and carry out a plan to eliminate present effects of past discriminatory practices or assure equal opportunity with respect to individuals who have disabilities, if the plan is filed with the commission under rules of the commission and the commission has not disapproved the plan. History: 1976, Act 220, Eff. Mar. 31, 1977 ;-- Am. 1998, Act 20, Imd. Eff. Mar. 12, 1998 Admin Rule: R 37.27 et seq. of the Michigan Administrative Code.
MI Comp L § 37.1601 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 37 - Civil Rights|Act 220 of 1976 - Persons With Disabilities Civil Rights Act (37.1101 - 37.1607)|Article 6 - (37.1601...37.1607)|Section 37.1601 - Administration of Act; Rules.

37.1601 Administration of act; rules. Sec. 601.  This act shall be administered by the civil rights commission. The commission may promulgate rules to carry out this act pursuant to Act No. 306 of the Public Acts of 1969, as amended, being sections 24.201 to 24.315 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. History: 1976, Act 220, Eff. Mar. 31, 1977 ;-- Am. 1980, Act 478, Imd. Eff. Jan. 20, 1981
MI Comp L § 37.1602 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 37 - Civil Rights|Act 220 of 1976 - Persons With Disabilities Civil Rights Act (37.1101 - 37.1607)|Article 6 - (37.1601...37.1607)|Section 37.1602 - Prohibited Conduct.

37.1602 Prohibited conduct. Sec. 602.  A person or 2 or more persons shall not do the following:  (a) Retaliate or discriminate against a person because the person has opposed a violation of this act, or because the person has made a charge, filed a complaint, testified, assisted, or participated in an investigation, proceeding, or hearing under this act.  (b) Aid, abet, incite, compel, or coerce a person to engage in a violation of this act.  (c) Attempt directly or indirectly to commit an act prohibited by this act.  (d) Willfully interfere with the performance of a duty or the exercise of a power by the commission or any of its authorized representatives.  (e) Willfully obstruct or prevent a person from complying with this act or an order issued.  (f) Coerce, intimidate, threaten, or interfere with any person in the exercise or enjoyment of, or on account of his or her having aided or encouraged any other person in the exercise or enjoyment of, any right granted or protected by article 5. History: 1976, Act 220, Eff. Mar. 31, 1977 ;-- Am. 1992, Act 123, Imd. Eff. June 29, 1992
MI Comp L § 37.1603 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 37 - Civil Rights|Act 220 of 1976 - Persons With Disabilities Civil Rights Act (37.1101 - 37.1607)|Article 6 - (37.1601...37.1607)|Section 37.1603 - Adjustment Order; Violation of Terms Prohibited.

37.1603 Adjustment order; violation of terms prohibited. Sec. 603.  A person shall not violate the terms of an adjustment order made under this act. History: 1976, Act 220, Eff. Mar. 31, 1977
MI Comp L § 37.1604 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 37 - Civil Rights|Act 220 of 1976 - Persons With Disabilities Civil Rights Act (37.1101 - 37.1607)|Article 6 - (37.1601...37.1607)|Section 37.1604 - Other Acts Not Invalidated.

37.1604 Other acts not invalidated. Sec. 604.  Nothing in this act shall be interpreted as invalidating any other act that establishes or provides programs or services for persons with disabilities. History: 1976, Act 220, Eff. Mar. 31, 1977 ;-- Am. 1998, Act 20, Imd. Eff. Mar. 12, 1998
MI Comp L § 37.1605 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 37 - Civil Rights|Act 220 of 1976 - Persons With Disabilities Civil Rights Act (37.1101 - 37.1607)|Article 6 - (37.1601...37.1607)|Section 37.1605 - Complaints.

37.1605 Complaints. Sec. 605.  A complaint alleging an act prohibited by this act shall be subject to the same procedures as a complaint alleging an unfair employment practice under Act No. 453 of the Public Acts of 1976, as amended, being sections 37.2101 to 37.2804 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. History: 1976, Act 220, Eff. Mar. 31, 1977 ;-- Am. 1980, Act 478, Imd. Eff. Jan. 20, 1981
MI Comp L § 37.1606 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 37 - Civil Rights|Act 220 of 1976 - Persons With Disabilities Civil Rights Act (37.1101 - 37.1607)|Article 6 - (37.1601...37.1607)|Section 37.1606 - Civil Action; Commencement; “Damages” Defined; Compensation for Lost Wages; Notice as Condition to Bringing Civil Action; Applicability of Subsection (5).

37.1606 Civil action; commencement; “damages” defined; compensation for lost wages; notice as condition to bringing civil action; applicability of subsection (5). Sec. 606.  (1) A person alleging a violation of this act may bring a civil action for appropriate injunctive relief or damages, or both.  (2) An action commenced pursuant to subsection (1) may be brought in the circuit court for the county where the alleged violation occurred, or for 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 attorneys' fees.  (4) The amount of compensation awarded for lost wages under this act for an injury under article 2 shall be reduced by the amount of compensation received for lost wages under the worker's disability compensation act of 1969, 1969 PA 317, MCL 418.101 to 418.941, for that injury and by the present value of the future compensation for lost wages to be received under the worker's disability compensation act of 1969, 1969 PA 317, MCL 418.101 to 418.941, for that injury.  (5) A person with a disability may not bring a civil action under subsection (1) for a failure to accommodate under article 2 unless he or she has notified the person of the need for accommodation as required under section 210(18). This subsection does not apply if the person failed to comply with the requirements of section 210(19). History: Add. 1980, Act 478, Imd. Eff. Jan. 20, 1981 ;-- Am. 1990, Act 121, Imd. Eff. June 25, 1990 ;-- Am. 1998, Act 20, Imd. Eff. Mar. 12, 1998
MI Comp L § 37.1607 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 37 - Civil Rights|Act 220 of 1976 - Persons With Disabilities Civil Rights Act (37.1101 - 37.1607)|Article 6 - (37.1601...37.1607)|Section 37.1607 - Diminishment of Rights Prohibited.

37.1607 Diminishment of rights prohibited. Sec. 607.  This act shall not diminish the right of a person to seek direct and immediate legal or equitable remedies in the courts of this state. History: Add. 1980, Act 478, Imd. Eff. Jan. 20, 1981
MI Comp L § 37.2101 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 37 - Civil Rights|Act 453 of 1976 - Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act (37.2101 - 37.2804)|Article 1 - (37.2101...37.2103)|Section 37.2101 - Short Title.

37.2101 Short title. Sec. 101.  This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Elliott-Larsen civil rights act". History: 1976, Act 453, Eff. Mar. 31, 1977 ;-- Am. 1977, Act 162, Imd. Eff. Nov. 8, 1977
MI Comp L § 37.2102 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 37 - Civil Rights|Act 453 of 1976 - Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act (37.2101 - 37.2804)|Article 1 - (37.2101...37.2103)|Section 37.2102 - Recognition and Declaration of Civil Right; Action Arising Out of Discrimination Based on Sex or Familial Status.

37.2102 Recognition and declaration of civil right; action arising out of discrimination based on sex or familial status. Sec. 102.  (1) The opportunity to obtain employment, housing and other real estate, and the full and equal utilization of public accommodations, public service, and educational facilities without discrimination because of religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, familial status, or marital status as prohibited by this act, is recognized and declared to be a civil right.  (2) This section shall not be construed to prevent an individual from bringing or continuing an action arising out of sex discrimination before July 18, 1980 which action is based on conduct similar to or identical to harassment.  (3) This section shall not be construed to prevent an individual from bringing or continuing an action arising out of discrimination based on familial status before the effective date of the amendatory act that added this subsection which action is based on conduct similar to or identical to discrimination because of the age of persons residing with the individual bringing or continuing the action. History: 1976, Act 453, Eff. Mar. 31, 1977 ;-- Am. 1979, Act 91, Imd. Eff. Aug. 1, 1979 ;-- Am. 1980, Act 202, Imd. Eff. July 18, 1980 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 45, Eff. Mar. 30, 1983 ;-- Am. 1992, Act 124, Imd. Eff. June 29, 1992
MI Comp L § 37.2201 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 37 - Civil Rights|Act 453 of 1976 - Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act (37.2101 - 37.2804)|Article 2 - (37.2201...37.2211)|Section 37.2201 - Definitions.

37.2201 Definitions. Sec. 201.  As used in this article:  (a) "Employer" means a person who has 1 or more employees, and includes an agent of that person.  (b) "Employment agency" means a person regularly undertaking with or without compensation to procure, refer, recruit, or place an employee for an employer or to procure, refer, recruit, or place for an employer or person the opportunity to work for an employer and includes an agent of that person.  (c) "Labor organization" includes:  (i) An organization of any kind, an agency or employee representation committee, group, association, or plan in which employees participate and which exists for the purpose, in whole or in part, of dealing with employers concerning grievances, labor disputes, wages, rates of pay, hours, or other terms or conditions of employment.  (ii) A conference, general committee, joint or system board, or joint council which is subordinate to a national or international labor organization.  (iii) An agent of a labor organization.  (d) "Sex" includes, but is not limited to, pregnancy, childbirth, or a medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth that does not include nontherapeutic abortion not intended to save the life of the mother. History: 1976, Act 453, Eff. Mar. 31, 1977 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 153, Imd. Eff. May 22, 1978 ;-- Am. 1980, Act 202, Imd. Eff. July 18, 1980
MI Comp L § 37.2202 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 37 - Civil Rights|Act 453 of 1976 - Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act (37.2101 - 37.2804)|Article 2 - (37.2201...37.2211)|Section 37.2202 - Employer; Prohibited Practices; Exceptions.

37.2202 Employer; prohibited practices; exceptions.Sec. 202.  (1) An employer shall not do any of the following:  (a) Fail or refuse to hire or recruit, discharge, or otherwise discriminate against an individual with respect to employment, compensation, or a term, condition, or privilege of employment, because of religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, or marital status.  (b) Limit, segregate, or classify an employee or applicant for employment in a way that deprives or tends to deprive the employee or applicant of an employment opportunity, or otherwise adversely affects the status of an employee or applicant because of religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, or marital status.  (c) Segregate, classify, or otherwise discriminate against a person on the basis of sex with respect to a term, condition, or privilege of employment, including, but not limited to, a benefit plan or system.  (d) Treat an individual affected by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition differently for any employment-related purpose from another individual who is not so affected but similar in ability or inability to work, without regard to the source of any condition affecting the other individual's ability or inability to work. For purposes of this subdivision, a medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth does not include nontherapeutic abortion not intended to save the life of the mother.  (2) This section does not prohibit the establishment or implementation of a bona fide retirement policy or system that is not a subterfuge to evade the purposes of this section.  (3) This section does not apply to the employment of an individual by his or her parent, spouse, or child. History: 1976, Act 453, Eff. Mar. 31, 1977 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 153, Imd. Eff. May 22, 1978 ;-- Am. 1991, Act 11, Eff. May 1, 1991 ;-- Am. 2009, Act 190, Imd. Eff. Dec. 22, 2009
MI Comp L § 37.2202a (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 37 - Civil Rights|Act 453 of 1976 - Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act (37.2101 - 37.2804)|Article 2 - (37.2201...37.2211)|Section 37.2202a - Designation of Racial or Ethnic Classifications in Writing Developed by Employer; Transmission of Information to Federal Agency; “Writing” Defined.

37.2202a Designation of racial or ethnic classifications in writing developed by employer; transmission of information to federal agency; “writing” defined. Sec. 202a.  (1) An employer shall do both of the following if that employer lists racial or ethnic classifications in a writing developed or printed 90 or more days after the effective date of this section, and if that employer requests that an individual select a classification to designate his or her race or ethnicity:  (a) Include in the writing the term "multiracial" as a classification, and a definition of that term that substantially provides that "multiracial" means having parents of different races.  (b) Exclude from the writing the term "other" as a classification.  (2) If a federal agency requires an employer to transmit information obtained from an individual pursuant to a writing described in subsection (1), but rejects the classification "multiracial", the employer shall redesignate the individuals identified as multiracial by allocating those individuals to racial or ethnic classifications approved by the federal agency in the same ratio that those classifications occur within the general population of the group from which the information was solicited.  (3) As used in this section, "writing" means that term as defined in section 2 of the freedom of information act, Act No. 442 of the Public Acts of 1976, being section 15.232 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. History: Add. 1995, Act 88, Imd. Eff. June 20, 1995
MI Comp L § 37.2203 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 37 - Civil Rights|Act 453 of 1976 - Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act (37.2101 - 37.2804)|Article 2 - (37.2201...37.2211)|Section 37.2203 - Employment Agency; Prohibited Practices Generally.

37.2203 Employment agency; prohibited practices generally. Sec. 203.  An employment agency shall not fail or refuse to procure, refer, recruit, or place for employment, or otherwise discriminate against, an individual because of religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, or marital status; or classify or refer for employment an individual on the basis of religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, or marital status. History: 1976, Act 453, Eff. Mar. 31, 1977
MI Comp L § 37.2204 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 37 - Civil Rights|Act 453 of 1976 - Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act (37.2101 - 37.2804)|Article 2 - (37.2201...37.2211)|Section 37.2204 - Labor Organization; Prohibited Practices Generally.

37.2204 Labor organization; prohibited practices generally. Sec. 204.  A labor organization shall not:  (a) Exclude or expel from membership, or otherwise discriminate against, a member or applicant for membership because of religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, or marital status.  (b) Limit, segregate, or classify membership or applicants for membership, or classify or fail or refuse to refer for employment an individual in a way which would deprive or tend to deprive that individual of an employment opportunity, or which would limit an employment opportunity, or which would adversely affect wages, hours, or employment conditions, or otherwise adversely affect the status of an employee or an applicant for employment, because of religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, or marital status.  (c) Cause or attempt to cause an employer to violate this article.  (d) Fail to fairly and adequately represent a member in a grievance process because of religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, or marital status. History: 1976, Act 453, Eff. Mar. 31, 1977
MI Comp L § 37.2205 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 37 - Civil Rights|Act 453 of 1976 - Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act (37.2101 - 37.2804)|Article 2 - (37.2201...37.2211)|Section 37.2205 - Employer, Labor Organization, or Joint Labor-Management Committee; Training Programs; Prohibited Practices.

37.2205 Employer, labor organization, or joint labor-management committee; training programs; prohibited practices. Sec. 205.  An employer, labor organization, or joint labor-management committee controlling an apprenticeship, on the job, or other training or retraining program, shall not discriminate against an individual because of religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, or marital status, in admission to, or employment or continuation in, a program established to provide apprenticeship on the job, or other training or retraining. History: 1976, Act 453, Eff. Mar. 31, 1977
MI Comp L § 37.2205a (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 37 - Civil Rights|Act 453 of 1976 - Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act (37.2101 - 37.2804)|Article 2 - (37.2201...37.2211)|Section 37.2205a - Employer, Employment Agency, or Labor Organization; Record of Information Regarding Misdemeanor Arrest, Detention, or Disposition; Failure to Recite or Acknowledge Information; “Law Enforcement Agency” Defined.

37.2205a Employer, employment agency, or labor organization; record of information regarding misdemeanor arrest, detention, or disposition; failure to recite or acknowledge information; “law enforcement agency” defined. Sec. 205a.  (1) An employer, employment agency, or labor organization, other than a law enforcement agency of this state or a political subdivision of this state, shall not in connection with an application for employment or membership, or in connection with the terms, conditions, or privileges of employment or membership request, make, or maintain a record of information regarding a misdemeanor arrest, detention, or disposition where a conviction did not result. A person is not guilty of perjury or otherwise for giving a false statement by failing to recite or acknowledge information the person has a civil right to withhold by this section. This section does not apply to information relative to a felony charge before conviction or dismissal.  (2) As used in this section, "law enforcement agency" includes the state department of corrections. History: 1976, Act 453, Eff. Mar. 31, 1977 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 610, Eff. Mar. 30, 1979 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 45, Eff. Mar. 30, 1983 ;-- Am. 1999, Act 202, Eff. Mar. 10, 2000 Compiler's Notes: Enacting section 1 of Act 202 of 1999 provides:“Enacting section 1. This amendatory act is curative and intended to correct any misinterpretation of legislative intent in the court of appeals decision Neal v Department of Corrections, 232 Mich App 730 (1998). This legislation further expresses the original intent of the legislature that an individual serving a sentence of imprisonment in a state or county correctional facility is not within the purview of this act. ”
MI Comp L § 37.2205b (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 37 - Civil Rights|Act 453 of 1976 - Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act (37.2101 - 37.2804)|Article 2 - (37.2201...37.2211)|Section 37.2205b - Repealed. 1982, Act 45, Eff. Mar. 30, 1983.

37.2205b Repealed. 1982, Act 45, Eff. Mar. 30, 1983. Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to announcing availability of polygraph examination.
MI Comp L § 37.2206 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 37 - Civil Rights|Act 453 of 1976 - Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act (37.2101 - 37.2804)|Article 2 - (37.2201...37.2211)|Section 37.2206 - Employer, Labor Organization, or Employment Agency; Prohibited Practices.

37.2206 Employer, labor organization, or employment agency; prohibited practices. Sec. 206.  (1) An employer, labor organization, or employment agency shall not print, circulate, post, mail, or otherwise cause to be published a statement, advertisement, notice, or sign relating to employment by the employer, or relating to membership in or a classification or referral for employment by the labor organization, or relating to a classification or referral for employment by the employment agency, which indicates a preference, limitation, specification, or discrimination, based on religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, or marital status.  (2) Except as permitted by rules promulgated by the commission or by applicable federal law, an employer or employment agency shall not:  (a) Make or use a written or oral inquiry or form of application that elicits or attempts to elicit information concerning the religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, or marital status of a prospective employee.  (b) Make or keep a record of information described in subdivision (a) or to disclose that information.  (c) Make or use a written or oral inquiry or form of application that expresses a preference, limitation, specification, or discrimination based on religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, or marital status of a prospective employee. History: 1976, Act 453, Eff. Mar. 31, 1977 Admin Rule: R 37.1 et seq. of the Michigan Administrative Code.
MI Comp L § 37.2207 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 37 - Civil Rights|Act 453 of 1976 - Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act (37.2101 - 37.2804)|Article 2 - (37.2201...37.2211)|Section 37.2207 - Individual Seeking Employment; Prohibited Practices.

37.2207 Individual seeking employment; prohibited practices. Sec. 207.  An individual seeking employment shall not publish or cause to be published a notice or advertisement that specifies or indicates the individual's religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, or marital status, or expresses a preference, specification, limitation, or discrimination as to the religion, race, color, national origin, age, height, weight, sex, or marital status of a prospective employer. History: 1976, Act 453, Eff. Mar. 31, 1977
MI Comp L § 37.2208 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 37 - Civil Rights|Act 453 of 1976 - Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act (37.2101 - 37.2804)|Article 2 - (37.2201...37.2211)|Section 37.2208 - Application for Exemption; Bona Fide Occupational Qualification.

37.2208 Application for exemption; bona fide occupational qualification. Sec. 208.  A person subject to this article may apply to the commission for an exemption on the basis that religion, national origin, age, height, weight, or sex is a bona fide occupational qualification reasonably necessary to the normal operation of the business or enterprise. Upon sufficient showing, the commission may grant an exemption to the appropriate section of this article. An employer may have a bona fide occupational qualification on the basis of religion, national origin, sex, age, or marital status, height and weight without obtaining prior exemption from the commission, provided that an employer who does not obtain an exemption shall have the burden of establishing that the qualification is reasonably necessary to the normal operation of the business. History: 1976, Act 453, Eff. Mar. 31, 1977