The bill amends Michigan's existing laws on earned sick time, enhancing employee rights to accrue and utilize sick leave for personal health needs, family health issues, and situations related to domestic violence and sexual assault. It mandates that small businesses provide a minimum of 1 hour of paid sick time for every 30 hours worked, capped at 40 hours per year, while larger employers must offer up to 72 hours. The legislation also includes provisions for part-time employees, allows for the carryover of unused sick time with certain limitations, and prohibits retaliatory actions against employees exercising their rights under the act. Notably, it introduces a new section that allows employees to use previously accrued sick time from a different employer without a waiting period.

Additionally, the bill specifies that employers cannot require documentation regarding the nature of an employee's illness or details of any violence, and they must cover any costs associated with obtaining such documentation. It ensures confidentiality regarding information related to domestic violence or sexual assault and clarifies that earned sick time can only be used for the purposes outlined in the act, without requiring financial reimbursement for unused sick time upon termination. The bill also mandates that employers provide written notice of employee rights and the terms of earned sick time, with enforcement mechanisms and penalties for non-compliance. 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