Labour Laws For Epfo In Michigan
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Starting on February 21, 2025, every Michigan employer, regardless of size, must provide their employees with up to 72 hours of sick leave annually.
In the US, PTO normally falls under purview of the Fair Labor Standards Act. As such, employers are normally allowed to, yes, require employees to use PTO, even if the employee does not want to. There might be some states or local areas that differ, as well as written contracts that state otherwise.
If using accrual method, an employer can cap usage to 72 hours per year and limit carryover to 72 hours. Permits a 90-day waiting period for new hires to begin using time that's accrued if hired “after the effective date of the 2025 amendatory act that amended this section.”
At-Will Employment. Michigan is an at-will employment state, which means that, in the absence of a contract providing to the contrary, either the employer or the employee can terminate the employment relationship for any reason that is not contrary to law. McNeil v. Charlevoix Cty., 772 N.W.
No Michigan law requires employers to offer meal and/or rest breaks to employees over the age of 18. If an employer chooses to provide breaks to employees, they must align with the federal requirements: Breaks may be unpaid if they last 30+ minutes and relieve the employee of all duties.
Michigan follows the at-will doctrine, which means employers have the right to terminate employees for any reason, as long as the decision is not discriminatory or retaliatory.
