The bill amends the "Earned Sick Time Act" in Michigan by updating definitions and provisions related to earned sick time for employees. Key changes include redefining the "Department" to refer to the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, clarifying the definition of "Domestic Partner," and increasing the threshold for "Small Business" from fewer than 10 to fewer than 25 employees. It specifies that earned sick time must be accrued at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, with limits on the amount of paid and unpaid sick time that can be used annually. The bill also allows employees to use earned sick time for personal or family health issues, domestic violence, and public health emergencies, while ensuring that employees cannot be required to find replacement workers as a condition for using sick time.

Additionally, the bill introduces provisions specifically addressing earned sick time in cases of domestic violence or sexual assault, requiring employers to accept documentation such as a signed statement from a victim advocate or court documents. Employers cannot mandate employees to disclose details about the violence or their medical conditions to receive sick time, and they must cover any costs incurred by employees in obtaining required documentation. The bill enhances protections against employer retaliation, ensures confidentiality of health information, establishes a one-year timeframe for filing claims for violations, and outlines enforcement responsibilities for the department, including penalties for non-compliance. Any agreements that provide fewer rights than those established by this act are deemed void and unenforceable.

Statutes affected:
Substitute (S-1): 408.962
Senate Introduced Bill: 408.962