Legislation Amending the Earned Sick Time Introduced in House and Senate

As HCAM has previously reported, the Michigan Supreme Court ruled that the Michigan Legislature’s “adopt and amend” tactic used in 2018 to alter ballot initiatives on earned sick time and minimum wage was unconstitutional, resulting in the planned implementation of the initiatives in 2025. As a result of that ruling, the Earned Sick Time Act will take effect February 21, 2025. The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) has made available resources describing the new requirements and to assist employers in their preparation for the implementation of the Earned Sick Time Act. You may find the resources on the LEO website.

Last year, a bill that would make our requested fixes to the act was introduced but unfortunately did not pass. The act includes a rebuttable presumption that any action taken by an employer is a violation of the employee’s rights, a no-notice provision, and does not consider existing PTO policies as satisfying the act. HCAM is advocating for legislation that makes changes to address these issues.

Both the Michigan Senate and Michigan House introduced legislation to amend the earned stick time and minimum wage statutes with the start of the legislative term today, January 8. HCAM continues to work with legislators on necessary modifications to the Earned Sick Time Act. Dozens of business stakeholders are also engaged on the issue. We will continue to advocate for passage of legislation prior to the act’s effective date that will make changes to this act as detailed above. Updates will be provided as the issue progresses. If you have questions, you may contact Rich Farran.