The Michigan Chamber released the following statement from Wendy Block, senior vice president of business advocacy, in response to the passage of House Bills 4001 and 4002 to fix the Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) and minimum wage law slated to go into effect on Feb. 21, 2025.
“Today, a bipartisan group of lawmakers came together to support commonsense changes to the onerous Earned Sick Time Act and minimum wage law. We appreciate Speaker Hall’s leadership on this important issue and the willingness of legislators from both sides to listen to employer and employee concerns.
“With just 29 days left before these sweeping laws take effect on Feb. 21, all eyes turn to the Michigan Senate. We remain hopeful that under the leadership of Senate Majority Leader Winne Brinks they will act quickly to ensure these laws are workable and implementable for businesses and workers alike.”
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