November 8, 2024
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For MICHIGAN clients with employees!
You are required to have the "EARNED SICK TIME ACT" poster visible in your workspace.
📄 To find this poster, please click on the link below!
Key points in Michigan's Earned Sick Time Act!
Accrual of Sick Time:
Employees earn 1 hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked.
Companies with fewer than 10 employees: Workers can use up to 40 hours of paid sick time per year.
Companies with 10 or more employees: Workers can use up to 72 hours of paid sick time per year.
Sick time carries over each year, but there are limits on how much can be used annually.
Uses of Sick Time:
Sick time can be used for:
The employee’s or a family member’s illness, injury, or medical appointments.
Domestic violence or sexual assault recovery, including medical care, counseling, legal services, or moving.
Attending meetings about a child’s health at school or their disability.
Public health emergencies, such as school closures or exposure to contagious diseases.
Employer Responsibilities:
Employers cannot require employees to find a replacement worker when taking sick time.
Paid leave like vacation days or personal time off can count as earned sick time if it meets the law’s requirements.
Employers must not retaliate against employees for using their earned sick time.
Filing a Complaint:
Employees can file a complaint or take legal action if their rights under the act are violated. They have up to 3 years after the violation to file.