A circuitous path for sure but the Michigan sick leave law is now in effect with certain last-minute changes. For a history of its journey, see prior Benefit Beat article here. The following are provisions in effect.
Eligible employee
An eligible employee is an individual engaged in service to an employer. Employee does not include individuals employed by the US government and certain other limited categories of individuals.
Amount of leave
Employees accrue one hour of paid sick time for every 30 hours worked as set forth in the chart below.
| Employer Size | 11 or more employees= 72 hours 10 or fewer employees = 40 hours |
| Accrual Begins | February 21, 2025, or date of hire for employers with 11 or more employees October 1, 2025, for employers with 10 or fewer employees |
| Waiting Period | 120 day waiting period for employees hired after February 21, 2025 (accrual) No waiting period for frontloaded paid sick leave |
| Frontload | No carryover if frontload 72 or 40 hours at beginning of year |
| Carryover | 72 or 40 hours be carried over to the following year |
| Cap on user per year | Use of leave is capped at 72 or 40 hours per year |
Family member
Family member means a child, spouse, or parent, and is broadly defined to include an individual related by blood to the employee, or an individual whose close association with the employee is the equivalent of a family relationship.
Required Posters and Notice
Employers must post a poster consistent with the amended earned sick time act in the workplace by March 23, 2025, and provide written notice to employees on the date of hire of the rights under the earned sick time act. The Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity has a workplace poster available on its website. Keep an eye on this website for an updated poster reflecting the most recent changes to the law.
Additional information including FAQs can be found on the Labor and Economic Opportunity’s website.
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