NMU's Compliance Database - Northern Michigan University

Key Provisions of Michigan’s Earned Sick Time Act

• Back in Effect February 21, 2025.

• Applies to all employers in Michigan with 1 or more employees, except for those employed by the United States Government.

• Includes salaried (both exempt and non-exempt) and full and part-time hourly workers. 

• Employees accrue sick time at a rate of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.

• Businesses with 10 or more employees must allow at least 72 hours of paid sick time per year to be used to the extent the leave is accrued.

• Businesses with fewer than 10 employees must allow at least 40 hours of paid sick time annually, plus an additional 32 hours of unpaid sick time to the extent leave is accrued. 

• Unused sick time can be carried over, but employers may limit annual use to no more than 72 hours.

• Employees have the right to pursue action if an employer interferes with or retaliates against their use of ESTA benefits, including through private action.
 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Earned Sick Time Act FAQ

Earned Sick Time Act FAQ-Spanish 
 

Brochure

An Overview of the Earned Sick Time Act

An Overview of the Earned Sick Time Act- Spanish