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Michigan Earned Sick Time Expansion Act

This bill amends Michigan's existing earned sick time law to provide more comprehensive guidelines for employees' sick leave rights. The bill requires employers to provide earned sick time to employees, with different accrual rates for small businesses (10 or fewer employees) and larger employers. Small businesses must provide up to 40 hours of paid sick time per year, while other employers must provide up to 72 hours. Employees can use this time for various purposes, including personal or family medical care, dealing with domestic violence or sexual assault, attending school meetings related to a child's health or disability, and public health emergencies. The bill protects employees from retaliation for using earned sick time and requires employers to maintain confidentiality of employee medical and personal information. Employees can accrue sick time at a rate of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, and unused time can carry over to the next year, with a maximum cap. The law applies to most employers and employees, with some exceptions for specific types of workers like government employees and unpaid interns. The bill also establishes enforcement mechanisms through the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, including the ability to investigate complaints and impose penalties for violations. The law is set to take effect on February 21, 2025, with some provisions phased in over time.1