Pursuant to the Elliott-Larson Civil Rights Act, 1976 PA 453,
MCL 37.2209, and the Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act, 1976 PA 202,
MCL 37.1209 and
MCL 37.2602 (f) the Michigan Department of Civil Rights (MDCR) is authorized to review the nondiscrimination and civil rights policy, procedures and practices of contractors, vendors, subcontractors, and suppliers doing business with the State of Michigan and/or who propose to do business with the state.
MDCR’s Contract Compliance Program shall conduct reviews of contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers doing business with or proposing to do business with the State of Michigan to verify that they do not discriminate against their employees or applicants for employment. Based on the review, MDCR shall issue a determination letter indicating whether the contractor is compliant or not compliant with state law.
All contractors and subcontractors doing business with the state are legally required to comply with Michigan's anti-discrimination laws. In addition, all state and local government contracts in Michigan must include a covenant by the contractor and subcontractors not to discriminate against an employee or applicant for employment. Any breach of this covenant may subject a business to civil rights lawsuits and enforcement actions (MCL 37.2209).
Additional Facts
MDCR is a law enforcement agency enforcing applicable civil rights laws.
MDCR does not advocate for, represent, or provide legal advice to contractors in the contract compliance review process.
Contact Us
USPS Mailing Address:
Contract Compliance & FOIA Unit
Michigan Department of Civil Rights
Attention: Brenda Frezell
110 W. Michigan Ave, Suite 800
Lansing, MI 48933
Email:
MDCR-ContractCompliance@michigan.gov
Phone: 517-335-5103
Policy
Contract Compliance Policy 2.1.7
