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Michigan’s Earned Sick Time Act Expands to Small Employers This Fall

    October 28, 2025

    As a reminder, Michigan’s Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) will soon cover nearly all employers. Starting October 1, 2025, businesses with 10 or fewer workers will be expected to provide paid sick time, closing the gap that left smaller employers temporarily exempt. Larger organizations have already been operating under the law since February 21, 2025, and a deeper overview of those requirements can be found in our earlier client alert.

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