Michigan lawmakers voted to change sick time benefits. Republicans were in full support, Democrats were split. Here's how they voted.

Rep. DeSana (R-Carleton) introduced House Resolution D earlier this month, which could alter how the state's legislature functions, if Michigan voters want it.

Changes have been made to Michigan’s minimum wage, tipped wage, and sick time laws. Two bills to amend Michigan’s minimum wage, tipped wage, and sick time laws were signed into law by Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025. The bills go into effect immediately and are retroactive.

Thursday night, the Michigan Legislature passed a bill that amends the Michigan Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA), which the Michigan Supreme

With the clock ticking before changes go into effect, paid sick time reforms are on the agenda for the Michigan Legislature Thursday.

Lawmakers in the Michigan House and Senate approved a sick leave bill, tweaking court-ordered changes scheduled to take effect at midnight on Friday.

The tip credit, or subminimum wage, was expected to increase to 48% of the minimum wage on Feb. 21, 2025, continue to increase, and then be phased out completely by Feb. 21, 2029. The laws Whitmer signed made it so the subminimum wage remained at 38% and will instead increase by 2% each year through Jan. 1, 2031, when it will reach 50%.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed into law new sick leave requirements for businesses employing Michigan workers. Here's a look at the changes.