FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES; VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS

House Bill 4088

Sponsor: Rep. Paula K. Zelenko

Committee: Employment Relations, Training and Safety

Complete to 2-8-01

A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 4088 AS INTRODUCED 1-31-01

 

The bill would add a new section to the Michigan Penal Code to prohibit employers from discharging or disciplining a volunteer firefighter for being late for, or absent from, work, because the employee had responded to an emergency call. Employers who violated this prohibition would be guilty of a misdemeanor.

MCL 750.355b

Analyst: J. Hunault

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This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.