THE WHISTLEBLOWERS' PROTECTION ACT
Act 469 of 1980
AN ACT to provide protection to employees who report a violation or suspected violation of state, local, or federal law; to provide protection to employees who participate in hearings, investigations, legislative inquiries, or court actions; and to prescribe remedies and penalties.
History: 1980, Act 469, Eff. Mar. 31, 1981
© 2009 Legislative Council, State of Michigan
The People of the State of Michigan enact:
| Section 15.361 | Section | Definitions. |
| Section 15.362 | Section | Discharging, threatening, or otherwise discriminating against employee reporting violation of law, regulation, or rule prohibited; exceptions. |
| Section 15.363 | Section | Civil action in circuit court for injunctive relief or actual damages; “damages” defined; clear and convincing evidence required. |
| Section 15.364 | Section | Court judgment; order; remedies; awarding costs of litigation. |
| Section 15.365 | Section | Violation; civil fine. |
| Section 15.366 | Section | Diminishment or impairment of rights; collective bargaining agreement; protection of confidentiality of communications; disclosures. |
| Section 15.367 | Section | Employer not required to compensate employee for participation in investigation, hearing, or inquiry. |
| Section 15.368 | Section | Posting notices of protections and obligations required. |
| Section 15.369 | Section | Short title. |