The Michigan Supreme Court issued a ruling July 31 in Mothering Justice v. Attorney General that upholds voter initiative petitions on paid sick leave and minimum wage. Those laws, as originally enacted, will go into effect Feb. 21, 2025.
As a practical result, hospital employers should be aware of forthcoming changes to sick leave and minimum hourly wages starting in February 2025. The Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act, as enacted Public Act (PA) 337 of 2018, increases the state minimum hourly wage annually until 2030 and applies to all employers, regardless of size. Current estimates place the minimum hourly wage at $12.25 per hour, starting in February 2025, and reaching $15 by 2030.
The Earned Sick Time Act, as enacted PA 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. In addition, employers will be required to update their displayed informational posters on earned sick time.
Members with questions should contact Nancy McKeague at the MHA. Members with questions about Michigan’s existing laws should contact Elizabeth Kutter at the MHA.