Earned Sick Time Act

Earned Sick Time Set to Take Effect in February

Find Compliance Guidance in the Upcoming ESTA Tool Kit

Get concise and direct guidance on ESTA compliance, connect with qualified partners and access information from state regulators in MMA’s digital guide, Navigating Michigan’s New Earned Sick Time Act.

The MMA ESTA Tool Kit will be published in mid-January — make sure you’re signed up for MMA’s emails to learn when it’s available to members.

Despite a flurry of activity in the final days of Michigan’s 102nd Legislative Session, action was action was not taken to avoid disruption due to the Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) before the House adjourned. In February 2025, Michigan employers will be subject to a costly, onerous and litigious paid leave mandate. ESTA imposes some of the most far-reaching and stringent paid time off provisions found in any state.

Legislation has been addressed to address implementation issues within the Earned Sick Time Act and time is of the essence for the legislature to act to help Michigan manufacturing employers. Watch the video below to learn more about House Bill 6057 (Representative Graham Filler, R-Duplain Twp.) and contact your legislators today to demand they act on this critically important bill.

MMA continues to advocate on behalf of all manufacturers to mitigate the most concerning elements of ESTA and providing resources to manage the upcoming changes and costs.

Upcoming ESTA Events

Navigating Michigan’s New Earned Sick Time Act

Friday, January 24, 2025
Grand River Brewery, Jackson

To help manufacturers understand the new Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA), join MMA President & CEO John Walsh and MMA Director of Employment Policy Dave Worthams for insights into the recent changes and future enforcement during a Networking Lunch and Learn.

Registration is free but required. Secure your spot today and ensure your business is prepared for the upcoming changes.

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Resources

The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) has been reviewing the decision rendered by the Michigan Supreme Court in Mothering Justice v. Attorney General (a.k.a. paid sick leave case). As a result of that decision, major changes have been made to the state’s earned sick time law.