Easily manage employment in Michigan

In Michigan, there is no state or federal law that requires employers to provide paid or unpaid holiday leave to their employees, although many organisations do.

Under the state’s Paid Medical Leave Act, employees are entitled to one hour of paid sick leave for every 35 hours worked, provided: They work at least 25 hours per week The company has more than 50 employees Can an employer deny sick time in Michigan? For eligible employees, no. Under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), eligible employees are also entitled to up to 12 weeks of unpaid sick leave per year, provided they:Have worked for the same employer for at least 12 months Work in a location where at least 50 people are employed by the company within a 75-mile radius

Under the FMLA, employees are entitled to up to 12 weeks of unpaid maternity or paternity leave. Some organisations opt to pay a reduced pay during this period.

Employers are not legally required to provide bereavement leave to their employees, although most organisations offer unpaid leave.

Employees must report for jury duty if summoned (unless exempt). Jurors are typically “on call” for two weeks. Do employers have to pay for jury duty in Michigan? No. Private sector employers are not required to pay employees on jury service, but they must provide unpaid leave, and cannot penalise or terminate an employee on jury duty. Some employers provide paid leave.

Under federal law, employers must grant leave to employees who are members of the military or the National Guard for military duty or training. These employees have the right to take time off for their military obligations, and employers are prohibited from discriminating against them based on their military service.