The bill amends Michigan's existing laws on earned sick time, significantly enhancing employee rights to accrue and utilize sick leave for personal health needs, family health issues, and circumstances related to domestic violence and sexual assault. It mandates that employers provide earned sick time, with small businesses required to offer at least 1 hour of paid sick time for every 30 hours worked, capped at 40 hours per year, while larger employers must provide up to 72 hours. The legislation also includes provisions for part-time employees, allows for the carryover of unused sick time with certain limits, and prohibits retaliatory actions against employees exercising their rights under the act.

Additionally, the bill ensures that employers cannot require documentation detailing the nature of an employee's illness or any violence, and they must cover all costs associated with obtaining such documentation. It emphasizes the confidentiality of health information related to domestic violence or sexual assault and clarifies that earned sick time can only be used for specified purposes. The bill also outlines employer responsibilities regarding the transfer and succession of employees, ensuring accrued sick time is retained, and establishes a framework for employees to file complaints about violations, including investigation procedures and penalties for non-compliance. Employers are required to inform employees of their rights under this act, with specific language requirements for such notices, and the act is set to take effect on February 21, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Substitute (H-1): 408.962
Substitute (S-3) AND AMENDMENT(S): 408.962
Substitute (S-3): 408.962
House Introduced Bill: 408.962
As Passed by the House: 408.962
As Passed by the Senate: 408.962
House Concurred Bill: 408.962
Public Act: 408.962
House Enrolled Bill: 408.962