Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 238 of 2020 - Covid-19 Employment Rights (419.401 - 419.413)
Section 419.407 - Employer Violation; Civil Action; Damages.

***** 419.407 This section is effective and applies retroactively beginning March 1, 2020: See 419.410 *****
***** 419.407 THIS SECTION IS REPEALED BY ACT 138 OF 2022 EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023 *****
Sec. 7.
(1) An employee aggrieved by a violation of this act may bring a civil action for appropriate injunctive relief or damages, or both, in the circuit court for the county where the alleged violation occurred or for the county where the employer against whom the action is filed is located or has its principal place of business.
(2) A court shall award to a plaintiff who prevails in an action brought under this act damages of not less than $5,000.00.
History: 2020, Act 238, Imd. Eff. Oct. 22, 2020

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Michigan Compiled Laws

Chapter 419 - Miscellaneous Labor Laws

Act 238 of 2020 - Covid-19 Employment Rights (419.401 - 419.413)

Section 419.401 - Definitions.

Section 419.403 - Employer Prohibitions Related to Employees Who Test Positive or Symptomatic for Covid-19; Exception.

Section 419.405 - Employees That Are Covid-19 Positive, Symptomatic, or Exposed; Duty Not to Report; Conditions.

Section 419.407 - Employer Violation; Civil Action; Damages.

Section 419.409 - Applicability to Public Employers and Employees.

Section 419.410 - Retroactive Effective Date; Application of Act.

Section 419.412 - Effect of Act on Worker's Disability Compensation Act.

Section 419.413 - Employer Liability; Affirmative Defenses.