Michigan bill would fine employers who require after-hours work communication
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Paula Wethington
Summary
Michigan's Senate Bill 948 proposes to bar employers from requiring workers to respond to job-related messages outside scheduled work hours. The bill would impose fines of up to $1,000 per violation and could require overtime pay for after-hours work. It includes exemptions for emergencies, union-negotiated schedules, and certain industries. Supporters argue it protects work-life balance and mental health, while business groups oppose it as overly restrictive and burdensome for small businesses.
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· 3 pulledUnder Senate Bill 948, employers who require workers to respond to job-related messages outside scheduled hours could face fines or be required to pay overtime.
The bill would impose fines of up to $1,000 per violation.
Supporters say the measure is needed to protect workers' mental health and work-life balance in an era where smartphones blur the line between work and home.
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