The Michigan Attorney General has determined that a full and complete investigation of what happened within the Catholic Church is required. This investigation is and will continue to be independent, thorough, transparent, and prompt. My department and this investigation will find out who knew what, and when.
The Michigan Department of Attorney General utilizes the services of Special Assistant Attorneys General from time to time when the unique circumstances of a particular case create the need for specialized services not currently available within the department.
The Conviction Integrity Unit (the “CIU”) investigates claims of innocence to determine whether there is clear and convincing new evidence that the convicted defendant was not the person who committed the offense.
In Michigan, a victim is an individual who suffers direct or threatened physical, financial, or emotional harm as a result of the commission of a crime.
The Task Force launched in 2019 and consists of more than 55 different organizations in the public, private and nonprofit sectors - all working together to combat elder abuse.
The laws regarding expungement of criminal offenses in Michigan changed in major ways in April of 2021. This page is designed to help applicants navigate their way through the new laws, help them determine if they are eligible to have convictions expunged, to answer frequently asked questions about the new laws, and to provide links for resources and assistance.
To investigate and prosecute hate crimes by following up on every credible tip and offer departmental resources to assist local and federal law enforcement partners in this effort.
The Michigan Attorney General is leading the fight against this horrific crime by prosecuting the state's first-ever criminal cases under state law banning human trafficking in Michigan. Victims of human trafficking are in bondage through force, fraud or coercion, for the purpose of sex or labor exploitation.
Michigan Identity Theft Support
Michigan Attorney General's robocall initiative is leading several efforts to protect Michigan residents from the billion plus robocalls made to them every year.
The Open Meetings Act (OMA) took effect January 1, 1977. In enacting the OMA, the Legislature promoted a new era in governmental accountability and fostered openness in government to enhance responsible decision making.1 Nothing in the OMA prohibits a public body from adopting an ordinance, resolution, rule, or charter provision that requires a greater degree of openness relative to public body meetings than the standards provided for in the OMA. 2
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June 20, 2019
LANSING – Six Beaumont Affiliated Health and Rehabilitation Centers in the metro-Detroit area — managed by Premier Healthcare Management Inc. in Bloomfield Hills — were found to be in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Investigators found the facilities failed to pay employees for time they worked during their meal breaks, and before and after their scheduled shifts. The employer automatically deducted meal breaks from employees' work time but, in fact, workers were often unable to take those breaks. Work performed prior to and after employees' scheduled shifts was neither recorded nor paid for.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following statement applauding the U.S. Department of Labor's dedication to ensuring Michigan workers are paid the wages they earn.
“I applaud the Department of Labor’s dedication to ensuring workers are paid the wages they earn. Too often, Michigan workers are subject to workplace violations such as nonpayment of wages. This investigation resulted in the payment of nearly $1 million in back wages to 1,389 hardworking individuals, providing additional training to employees, and conducting quarterly payroll reviews to ensure these violations do not happen again. Our Payroll Fraud Enforcement Unit stands ready to assist DOL in any way it needs to continue protecting Michigan workers.”
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