Capitol City Labor Program

The membership of the Capitol City Labor Program proudly endorses Steve Whelan for East Lansing City Council.

Steve understands the challenges of city government and public safety firsthand, and has demonstrated a common-sense approach to leadership that puts people before politics. His experience and character make him the leader the East Lansing community needs.

CCLP encourages East Lansing residents to support Steve Whelan at the polls on November 4th.

On February 21st, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed House Bill No. 4002, amending the Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA).

We will release additional educational materials outlining how the ESTA specifically affects employees covered by collective bargaining agreements.

In the meantime, here is a recording of last week's webinar from the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. Deputy Director of Labor Sean Egan explains the Act and answers participant's questions.

Earned Sick Time Act Webinar Director of Labor Sean Egan breaks down the Earned Sick Time Act and answers questions.Q&A Timecodes:23:51 - Is the earned sick time paid at the tipped emplo...

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In an opinion released this morning in Mothering Justice v. Attorney General, the Michigan Supreme Court reinstated (effective February 21, 2025) the Earned Sick Time Act, Public Act 338 of 2018.

The Act applies to public employers who employ at least 50 individuals. Notable for members, the Act requires employees be permitted at least three days to provide documentation certifying use of paid medical/sick leave time and permits employees to use at least 40 hours of paid medical/sick leave annually for any of the following reasons:

-Physical or mental illness, injury, or health condition of the employee or his or her family member.

-Medical diagnosis, care, or treatment of the employee or employee’s family member.

-Preventative care of the employee or his or her family member.

-Closure of the employee’s primary workplace by order of a public official due to a public health emergency.

-The care of his or her child whose school or place of care has been closed by order of a public official due to a public health emergency.

-The employee’s or his or her family member’s exposure to a communicable disease that would jeopardize the health of others as determined by health authorities or a health care provider.

Moreover, for domestic violence and/or sexual assault situations, employees may use paid medical/sick leave for any of the following:

-Medical care or psychological or other counseling.

-Receiving services from a victim services organization.

-Relocation and obtaining legal services.

-Participation in civil or criminal proceedings related to or resulting from the domestic violence or sexual assault.

Members should expect, upon the expiration of their collective bargaining agreement, to receive additional information regarding the implications of the Act.

www.courts.michigan.gov

CCLP Connects for March 7, 2024 - Free Speech Rights of Public Employees.

https://cclp.us/news/do-public-employees-have-free-speech-rights/