Mich. Comp. Laws § 423.511

Current through Public Act 171 of the 2024 Legislative Session

Section 423.511 - Violation; action to compel compliance; jurisdiction; contempt; damages

If an employer violates this act, an employee may commence an action in the circuit court to compel compliance with this act. The circuit court for the county in which the complainant resides, the circuit court for the county in which the complainant is employed, or the circuit court for the county in which the personnel record is maintained shall have jurisdiction to issue the order. Failure to comply with an order of the court may be punished as contempt. In addition, the court shall award an employee prevailing in an action pursuant to this act the following damages:

(a) For a violation of this act, actual damages plus costs.

(b) For a wilful and knowing violation of this act, $200.00 plus costs, reasonable attorney's fees, and actual damages.

MCL 423.511

1978, Act 397, Eff. 1/1/1979 .