Michigan
Complete guide to Michigan leave laws including the Earned Sick Time Act. Updated for 2025.
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2025-01-15
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Entitlements overview
Annual leave
Statutory entitlement: 0
Calculation: No statutory vacation requirement
Pro-rata: Per employer policy
Carryover: Per employer policy for vacation
Sick leave
Statutory: Yes
Paid days: 9
Statutory pay: Regular rate of pay
Eligibility: All employers covered, Accrual: 1 hour per 30 hours worked, Up to 72 hours per year
Parental leave
Maternity: 12 weeks (FMLA only)
Paternity: 12 weeks (FMLA only)
Adoption: 12 weeks (FMLA)
Shared leave: 12 weeks combined
Additional leave and compliance
Other leave types
Jury Duty: As needed (unpaid)
Voting Time: Not specified (unpaid)
Domestic Violence Leave: Can use sick time (paid)
Record keeping and notice
Records: Maintain sick leave records for 3 years
Employer notice: Provide notice of sick leave rights
Employee notice: 7 days for foreseeable leave
Penalties: Sick leave violations: Civil penalties and damages
Public holiday sample
New Year's Day: 2025-01-01
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: 2025-01-20
Presidents' Day: 2025-02-17
Memorial Day: 2025-05-26
Juneteenth: 2025-06-19
Independence Day: 2025-07-04
Frequently asked questions
How much sick leave do Michigan employees get?
Under the Earned Sick Time Act, employees accrue 1 hour per 30 hours worked, up to 72 hours per year. This applies to all employers.
Does Michigan have paid family leave?
No, Michigan does not have a state paid family leave program. Only federal FMLA applies.
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