Sec. 9. The safety, health, and general welfare of employees are primary public concerns. The legislature hereby declares that all employees shall be provided safe and healthful work environments free of recognized hazards.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 408.1009
Legislative declaration
Applied in 8 court decisions — leading case 611 F. App'x 288 - Barbara Campbell v. Nationstar Mortgage (2015)
Most recently applied in 611 F. App'x 288 - Barbara Campbell v. Nationstar Mortgage (May 2015)
1974, Act 154, Eff
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