Alerts1.26.23
Michigan Court of Appeals Upholds ‘Adopt and Amend,’ No Sick Time or Wage Changes for Now
Highlights
Michigan Court of Appeals ruled unanimously that the Michigan Legislature did not violate the Michigan Constitution when it adopted and amended two laws
For Michigan employers, this means the Michigan Paid Medical Leave Act and amended minimum wage law in effect since 2019 remain the law in Michigan
The ruling likely will be appealed to the Michigan Supreme Court
Today, a three-judge panel of the Michigan Court of Appeals ruled unanimously that the Michigan Legislature did not violate the Michigan Constitution when it adopted and amended the Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) and the Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act (WOWA) ballot initiatives during the same legislative session.
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