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Workers in Michigan have rights to protect them from discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, wage theft or wrongful termination. However, the rights of workers are routinely violated or ignored by employers and coworkers. In such cases, employees have rights and can file a formal complaint against their employer.
Michigan has a vast array of laws protecting workers from abusive practices in the workplace. Federal discrimination laws, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,2 42 USC 1981 and Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA).
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits employers from discriminating against a person based on the following:
The ADEA prohibits employers from discriminating against applicants or employees over the age of forty.
Michigan has additional employment laws on top of federal statutes. The Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act (ELCRA) protects workers from discrimination for the categories listed above and includes weight, height, familial status, and marital status.