2011 House Bill 4613

to establish a government “commission on pay equity”

Introduced in the House

May 4, 2011

Introduced by Rep. Dian Slavens (D-21)

To “develop definitions, models, and guidelines for employers and employees on pay equity.” House Bill 4611would prohibit employing a person for a wage or salary that is less than the commission’s rulings would require. The commission would include the directors of the Department of Civil Rights and the MEDC, and representatives from the Michigan Women's Commission, the National Organization of Women, and the Michigan Women's Studies Association, the AFL-CIO, the UAW, the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, and the Small Business Association.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce