The Michigan Earned Sick Time Act, passed in 2023 and set to take effect in 2025, is an important piece of legislation that guarantees paid sick time to employees in the state of Michigan. This law ensures that employees can take time off work to address their own health needs or those of their family members without fear of losing their jobs or pay.
The law applies to all employers with 50 or more employees and provides up to 72 hours of paid sick time per year. Employees can use this time for a variety of reasons, including: