Michigan Leave Laws for Employers
Complete guide to Michigan employee leave requirements, including sick leave, family leave, and FMLA compliance.
🤒Michigan Paid Sick Leave Requirements
Accrual Rate
1 hour per 30 hours worked
Maximum Accrual
72 hours
Employer Threshold
1+ employees
Waiting Period
90 days
Carryover
Yes, up to 72 hours
Effective Date
February 21, 2025
Earned Sick Time Act restored to original voter-approved version by court ruling.
👨👩👧Michigan Paid Family and Medical Leave
No state family leave program. Federal FMLA applies.
📋Other Michigan Leave Requirements
Jury Duty Leave
Employers must provide leave for jury duty.
Voting Leave
No state law requiring voting leave.
Bereavement Leave
No state-mandated bereavement leave.
Domestic Violence Leave
Employees can use earned sick time for domestic violence or sexual assault.
⚖️FMLA in Michigan
Federal FMLA applies to employers with 50+ employees.
✅Michigan Employer Compliance Checklist
- ✓Provide earned sick time (restored law effective 2025)
- ✓Allow sick time use for domestic violence
- ✓Protect employees on jury duty
🔔Recent Changes in Michigan
Court restored original voter-approved Earned Sick Time Act effective February 2025.
🏢Michigan Leave Guides by Industry
📋Michigan Leave Types
👔Leave Management by Role
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