Crimes: other; provision regarding wage discrimination based on sex; modify, and increase fines. Amends sec. 556 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.556).

This bill amends the Michigan penal code to prohibit employers from discriminating in wage payments based on sex, religion, race, and other protected characteristics. It removes language about assigning tasks to females and instead sets fines for violations, ranging from $5,000 to $20,000 depending on the number of employees. The bill clarifies that wage differences based on factors other than protected characteristics are not violations.

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