Michigan and the Department of Labor to Conduct Joint Operations

Liz Gullett

Michigan and the Department of Labor to Conduct Joint Operations

Oct 22, 2021

The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity and the U.S. Department of Labor have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, which aims to help protect the rights of Michigan workers. The memo allows for opportunities for the agencies to conduct joint investigations and joint outreach as well as share training materials and other information as appropriate. “While independent of one another, these divisions enforce many similar standards sometimes with overlapping jurisdiction,” said Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity’s Deputy Director of Labor Sean Egan. “We cannot expect working people and employers to fully understand these nuances and by enhancing our working relationship we are better equipped to ensure stronger educational opportunities and more effective enforcement activity.”

This is the second MOU the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour District offices have signed with Michigan government agencies. In January 2020, the offices signed a joint MOU with the Michigan Attorney General’s office.

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