[Code 1974, Ch. 113A; amended 7-23-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-05; 11-7-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-07]
(a)
It is unlawful for an employer to:
(1)
Limit, segregate, classify, fail or refuse to hire, to recruit, to
discharge, or otherwise discriminate against an individual with respect
to employment, compensation, or a term, condition, or privilege of
employment, including a benefit plan or system, because of race, color,
religion, national origin, sex, age, height, weight, condition of
pregnancy, marital status, physical or mental limitation, disability,
source of income, familial status, educational association, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression or HIV status. Notwithstanding
anything contained in this chapter, this chapter does not require
an employer to provide benefits to nonemployees that are not otherwise
required by federal or state law.
(2)
Fail or refuse to hire, recruit, or promote an individual on the
basis of a disability or any physical or mental examinations that
are not directly related to the requirements of the specific job.
(3)
Discharge or take other discriminatory action against an individual
on the basis of a disability or any physical or mental examinations
that are not directly related to the requirements of the specific
job.
(4)
Fail or refuse to hire, recruit, or promote an individual when adaptive
devices or aids may be utilized thereby enabling that individual to
perform the specific requirements of the job.
(5)
Discharge or take other discriminatory action against an individual
when adaptive devices or aids may be utilized thereby enabling that
individual to perform the specific requirements of the job.
(6)
Discriminate against a person with respect to hire, tenure, terms,
conditions, or privileges of employment because of an arrest, detention,
or disposition of a violation of a misdemeanor or local ordinance
substantially corresponding to state law, when a conviction did not
result, other than employment by a law enforcement agency or a political
subdivision of Michigan.
(7)
Make, keep or use an oral inquiry, form of application, or record
that elicits or attempts to elicit information concerning the race,
color, religion, national origin, sex, age, height, weight, condition
of pregnancy, marital status, physical or mental limitation, disability,
source of income, familial status, educational association, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression or HIV status or because
of the use by an individual of adaptive devices or aids except where
applicable under federal and state law or local ordinance.
(b)
An employer, labor organization, or employment agency shall not print,
circulate, post, mail, or otherwise cause to be published a statement,
advertisement, notice, or sign relating to employment by the employer,
or relating to membership in or a classification or referral for employment
by the labor organization, or relating to a classification or referral
for employment by the employment agency, that indicates a preference,
limitation, specification, or discrimination based on race, color,
religion, national origin, sex, age, height, weight, condition of
pregnancy, marital status, physical or mental limitation, disability,
source of income, familial status, educational association, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression or HIV status.
(c)
This section shall not apply to the employment of an individual by
his/her parent, spouse, or child.
(d)
This section is also applicable to labor organizations, employment
agencies, apprenticeships, and job training programs. In addition,
a labor organization shall not discriminate in its membership practices
nor fail to fairly represent its membership in a grievance process
because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, height,
weight, condition of pregnancy, marital status, physical or mental
limitation, disability, source of income, familial status, educational
association, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or
HIV status.
