Michigan Earned Sick Time Act Updates

Summary:

Michigan employers must enroll employees in the new paid medical leave plan under the Earned Sick Time Act.

What’s New:

• Employers must use Push leave management to track employee accruals and meet compliance standards.
• Effective Date: This update takes effect on February 1, 2025.

Client Action Required:

1. Under Leave Management, make sure you add eligible employees to the new plan using the steps in How To Add New Employees To An Existing Leave Management Policy

Consequences of Inaction:

Without action, employees will not accrue ESST, and your business will risk being out of compliance.

Resources:

• State of Michigan ESST Details