M Civ JI 105.01 Employment Discrimination Statute (Disparate Treatment) - Explanation

The law provides that an employer shall not discriminate against a person regarding employment, compensation, or a term, condition, or privilege of employment because of [ religion / race / color / national origin / age / sex I sexual orientation / gender identity or expression / height / weight / marital status ].

The law also provides that a person shall not retaliate or discriminate against a person because the person has opposed a violation of the Act, or because the person has made a charge, filed a complaint, testified, assisted, or participated in an investigation, proceeding, or hearing under the Act.

Note on Use

The use of any particular subsection will be dictated by the facts of the case.

Comment

MCL 37.2202; MCL 37.2701; 2023 PA 6; 2023 PA 31; 2023 PA 45

History

Added September 2005. Amended July 2012, October 2023.