Labor: fair employment practices; employer taking adverse employment action against an employee who raises concern over infection control; prohibit. Creates new act.

HB 4438 aims to protect employees in Michigan from retaliation by their employers. It prohibits employers from taking adverse actions, such as reducing pay, denying promotions, or terminating employment, against an employee. This protection applies when an employee raises concerns or criticizes the employer's handling or management of a communicable disease in the workplace. Employees can voice these concerns to the employer, other employees, state agencies, or the public, including through social media. The bill also allows affected employees to file a civil lawsuit for damages or injunctive relief.