The Michigan Supreme Court made a decision to enforce new laws on paid sick leave, which will come into effect in February. These new laws mandate employers to grant each of their employees 72 hours of sick leave. Despite some disarray from several business organizations about these changes, lawmakers are currently exploring options to address the concerns raised. Under these new laws, companies with less than ten employees are required to provide up to 40 hours of paid sick leave and an additional 32 hours of unpaid leave, but employers with more than ten employees are obligated to give a full 72 hours of paid leave.

Another initiative that is due to take effect is the gradual increase in the minimum wage in Michigan to $15 over the next few years. The implementation of these changes has resulted in concern from various business advocacy groups. These businesses argue that the provisions of the new sick leave law would compel companies to reevaluate their current leave policies.

State Rep. Graham Filler is keen on introducing a legislative resolution to address some of the concerns raised by these businesses. His bill is focused on easing the requirements of the new sick leave law. He is interested in helping businesses navigate these changes without having to shut down their operations due to the demands of the new law.

Given the current circumstances, contacting agencies like EDD, PFL, and SDI can provide guidance and assistance for businesses and employees in understanding these upcoming changes. These entities can provide resources and help individuals navigate systems to obtain benefits and understand the laws associated with sick leave and unemployment. Eddcaller.com provides information on how best to reach out to these agencies via phone or email.