Michigan ESTA Gets Last Minute Amendments

Michigan’s Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) went into effect on Friday but was met with last minute amendments which were signed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. The amendments contain key differences employers should consider as they roll out policies to comply with the ESTA. These changes include: Frontloading the time is expressly permitted Carryover of hours is not required if an employer frontloads the sick time Small employers no longer need to provide 32 hours of unpaid leave, only up to 40 hours of paid leave Employers can require an employee wait 120 days after hire to use sick time Employees