The House Select Committee on Protecting Michigan Employees and Small Businesses voted unanimously to report House Bill (HB) 4002 during the week of Jan.13. The bill, introduced by Rep. Jay DeBoyer (R-Clay), makes important clarifications to the voter initiative petition on earned sick time that is scheduled to go into effect Feb. 21, 2025.
The Earned Sick Time Act, as enacted Public Act 338 of 2018, applies to all employers and requires that an employee be provided one (1) hour of earned sick time for every 30 hours worked. That sick time may carry over year-to-year and allows increased usage of paid earned sick time for an employee of up to 72 hours per year.
The MHA joined in a coalition of other business, employer and healthcare groups to call for legislative clarifications to the Earned Sick Time Act. HB 4002 provides vital clarifications regarding time accruals, employee notice provisions, sick time pay rates and exempts independent contractors and part time employees. The MHA supported bill now moves to the House floor and the MHA will advocate for a quick vote by the full chamber.
Members with questions may contact Adam Carlson at the MHA.