Advocacy News – March 7, 2025
The Michigan Chamber continues to serve members by answering inquiries regarding the recently-amended Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) and minimum wage law. Check out our toolkit, which was recently updated.
Why it matters: The Michigan Chamber worked tirelessly over the last seven months to make these laws more workable for organizations and employees alike.
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The legislative changes, while not everything we had been working for, streamline a number of decisions for employers — but some of the guidance from the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) is a little complex and unfortunate.
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Employers should be aware of issues related to year one compliance obligations, advance notice, collective bargaining agreements, and more.
Go deeper: Remember, these laws took effect on February 21 for most organizations. Get our free-to-members compliance toolkit, including an updated FAQ document.