Great Lakes Wire

Michigan legislators are facing a deadline to amend laws related to earned sick time and tipped wages. These changes need to be implemented before February 21, 2025, when the new regulations will automatically come into effect unless the Michigan Senate intervenes.

The Michigan House of Representatives passed two bills, HB 4001 and HB 4002, on January 23, 2025. These bills received bipartisan support and aim to restore the restaurant server tipped wage while also modifying the Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA). The legislation has been prioritized by lawmakers from both parties with the involvement of Speaker Hall to address concerns from small business owners in Michigan.

There is an urgent call for action directed at Senate Democrats who have shown reluctance to proceed with these legislative changes. Citizens are encouraged to communicate with their Senators about the necessity of passing this legislation promptly. Failure to act could result in increased costs for small business owners across Michigan.

If no action is taken by the Senate, the Earned Sick Time Act will impact all employers in Michigan that have one or more employees.