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SB 15

Labor: benefits; earned sick time; modify. Amends secs. 2, 3, 4, 6 & 7 of 2018 PA 338 (MCL 408.962 et seq.).

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Sam Singh

Michigan SB 15 modifies earned sick time accrual and usage rules under existing law, advancing through committee toward full Senate vote with unclear specific policy changes.

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Bill Summary · SB 15

Legislative bill overview

SB 15 modifies Michigan's 2018 earned sick time law by amending key sections that govern how employees accrue and use paid sick leave. The bill has passed committee with a substitute version and now moves to full Senate consideration. The specific amendments to sections 2, 3, 4, 6, and 7 would alter the mechanics of sick time accrual, employer obligations, or employee usage rights under the existing statute.

Why is this important

Earned sick time laws directly affect millions of working people's ability to address health needs without losing income, and they impact business operations and compliance costs. Changes to Michigan's sick time framework could expand or restrict employee benefits, alter employer administrative burdens, or affect coverage for different worker categories. The favorability of the committee report suggests legislative momentum, though the specific changes remain unclear without the substitute text's details.

Potential points of contention

  • Accrual rate or cap changes: Modifications to how quickly employees earn sick time or maximum accumulation limits could benefit workers or reduce employer liability depending on direction
  • Employer size thresholds: Changes to which businesses must comply could expand obligations to smaller employers or exempt certain industries
  • Usage flexibility: Alterations to when/how employees can use sick time (frontloading, carryover, payout) create competing interests between worker flexibility and employer predictability

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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