Workers' Rights

Michigan House OKs worker activity bill

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May 15, 2008 - 1:33PM

LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Workers couldn't be fired for their off-the-clock activities, as long as they're legal and not done on the job site, under terms of legislation passed by the state House.

The bills are designed to prevent employers from firing or not hiring workers who may smoke or engage in other legal behavior that some job providers frown upon.

The main bill in the package passed by a 63-45 vote Thursday.

Other bills likely to be considered later Thursday would prevent employers from firing, refusing to hire or discriminating against employees based on their credit history, physical appearance or health.

The bills next will be headed to the Senate.

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