The following minimum wage and sick leave laws will take effect in Michigan in early 2025. On January 1st minimum wage will increase to $10.56 per hour. Less than two months later, on February 21 the minimum wage will increase again to $12.48 per hour. The minimum base wage for tipped employees will be $4.01 per hour on January 1 and $5.99 on February 21. Minimum wage for minors will increase to $8.98 on January 1 and $10.61 on February 21.
Beginning on February 21, Michigan’s Earned Sick Time Act requires employers of all sizes provide paid earned sick time (EST) to all Michigan employees. Employees will accrue sick time at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked. Businesses with 10+ employees must allow at least 72 hours of paid sick time per year to be used to the extent the leave is accrued. Businesses with fewer than 10 employees must allow at least 40 hours of paid sick time annually, plus an additional 32 hours of unpaid sick time to the extent leave is accrued. Unused sick time can be carried over, but employers may limit annual use to no more than 72 hours. For further information and details about ESTA visit Michigan.gov/EarnedSickTime. Be proactive and save yourself headaches, hassles, & money!
