Making laws as fast as possible. Look over here…Not over there.
Some of Michigan’s new laws in 2025 include minimum wage increases, paid sick time, and automatic voter registration.
Minimum wage
The minimum wage in Michigan increased to $10.56 per hour on January 1, 2025, and will increase again to $12.48 per hour on February 21, 2025.
The 85% rate for minors under 18 increased to $8.98 per hour on January 1, 2025, and will increase to $10.61 per hour on February 21, 2025.
The tipped employee rate increased to $4.01 per hour on January 1, 2025, and will increase to $5.99 per hour on February 21, 2025.
The Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) will go into effect on February 21, 2025. It applies to almost all Michigan employers, including part-time, temporary, and exempt employees.
Employers with 10 or more employees:
- Must allow employees to accrue up to 72 hours of paid sick time per year.
Employers with fewer than 10 employees:
- Must allow employees to accrue up to 40 hours of paid sick time and 32 hours of unpaid sick time per year.
How is sick time accrued?
Employees accrue one hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked
What can employees use sick time for?
- To care for themselves or family members
- During certain public health emergencies
- For certain purposes related to domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking.
Who is covered by the ESTA?
All Michigan employers, except the U.S. government, must comply with the ESTA.
3 Days to Yourself
(But you’ll have to wait till April 2025)
Michigan law allows employees to miss work for up to three days without calling in sick or showing up, before employers can request documentation. This is known as a “no call, no show” policy.
- Employees can carry over unused sick days into the next year.
- Employees can miss up to three consecutive days of work without being fired.
- After three days of no-call, no-show, employers can request documentation from employees.
- Employees who are absent without contacting their employer are presumed to have left their job voluntarily.
- However, bills have been introduced that would allow employers to discipline employees after three days of no-call, no-show.
- These bills would also exempt businesses with fewer than 50 employees from new sick leave requirements.
- Some businesses are concerned that the new laws will force them to raise prices or risk going out of business.
- The Michigan Restaurant Association and other industry groups are lobbying for changes to the law.
- Unemployment benefits: Increased from 20 to 26 weeks, with a maximum weekly benefit of $614
- Organ donor tax credit: Up to $10,000 to help cover costs like lost wages and medical bills
- Cage-free eggs: Stores must sell eggs from cage-free farms
- Automatic voter registration: When applying for a driver’s license or ID, or applying for Medicaid or leaving prison
- CPR in high schools: Coaches must be certified in CPR and AED use\
- Equal treatment for children born through surrogacy: Includes access to birth certificates and other government records
- LGBTQ family rights: Eliminates a costly process to legitimize parental rights
- Family recognition of parental rights: Makes it easier and cheaper for families to get formal recognition of their parental rights
Your First Amendment Rights Threatened?
Fight for your Constitutional Right.
Call Our Office
Komorn Law (248) 357-2550
And now for something completely different…
Whitmer has made big promises. Here’s how she’s done (according to this media outlet) Read More Here
Other Posts
Sometimes our posts provide a general overview of things with opinionated sarcasm and dry humor by the writer to lighten the same old same old of other law sites. It does not substitute for legal advice. Anyone charged with a criminal offense should consult an attorney for specific legal guidance. BTW. True Fact: When Michael Komorn fights the justice system there is only one focus. You and your rights.
Recent
Criminal Law FAQs – Domestic Violence
Michigan Criminal Laws FAQs Domestic ViolenceAccording to Michigan State Law, Domestic Violence is not a standalone criminal offense but rather a designation applied to certain crimes when the victim is a "spouse or former spouse, an individual with whom the person...
Criminal Law FAQs – Assault and Battery
Michigan Criminal Laws FAQs Assault and BatteryAccording to Michigan State Law, Assault and Battery are distinct but often related offenses. There isn't one single statute that explicitly defines both terms together. Instead, their definitions have evolved through...
More
Criminal Law FAQs – Assault and Battery
Michigan Criminal Laws FAQs Assault and BatteryAccording to Michigan State Law, Assault and Battery are distinct but often related offenses. There isn't one single statute that explicitly defines both terms together. Instead, their definitions have evolved through...
Other Bodily Fluid House Hearing – HB-4391- Update 5-22-25
Michigan House HearingHB-4391 Saliva Test Update 5-22-25Watch the hearing or read the summary.Click here or image below to see videoFYI: Marijuana although voted to be legalized is still classified as a controlled substance in the State of Michigan and Federally. More...
Criminal Law FAQs – Marijuana Offenses
Michigan Criminal Laws FAQs Marijuana OffensesFAQ 1: Is recreational marijuana legal in Michigan? Answer: Yes, recreational marijuana is legal for adults 21 and over in Michigan. However, there are restrictions on possession, use in public places, and driving under...
Criminal Law FAQs – Operating While Intoxicated (DUI – OWI)
Michigan Criminal Laws FAQs Drunk Driving (Operating While Intoxicated - OWI)FAQ 1: What is the legal blood alcohol content (BAC) limit in Michigan? Answer: In Michigan, the legal BAC limit for operating a vehicle is 0.08% for individuals 21 years of age or older. For...
Criminal Sexual Conduct (CSC) – Michigan
Criminal Sexual Conduct (CSC) in Michigan: Definitions, Penalties, and Legal References.Criminal Sexual Conduct (CSC) is a set of laws in Michigan that define and penalize various forms of sexual offenses. These laws are categorized into four degrees, with each degree...
Update on Michigan’s Sick Time Act (Small Business Compliance)
Small Business Compliance Accrual Method: Employees accrue 1 hour of paid sick time forevery 30 hours worked, and unused paid sick time rolls over upto 72 hours, or 40 for a small business. Employers may limit theuse of earned sick time to 72 hours, or 40 for a small...
