Michigan has an earned sick time mandate, along with various other statutory leave entitlements. Michigan does not have a state-paid family and medical leave program.

Paid Sick Leave

Yes — Michigan Earned Sick Time Act

Paid Family Leave

Not statutorily required

Unpaid Family & Medical Leave

Program Federal FMLA
Duration Up to 12 weeks under FMLA in a 12-month period.
Eligibility FMLA: employers with 50+ employees, 12 months and 1,250 hours.

Michigan does not have a separate state family leave law.

Jury Duty Leave

Program Michigan Compiled Laws Section 600.1341
Paid? No — employers are not required to pay, but cannot penalize employees.

Employers must allow employees to serve on a jury. Employers cannot terminate or penalize employees for jury service.

Voting Leave

Program Michigan Election Law Section 168.931
Paid? Yes — up to 2 hours of paid time off.

Employees who do not have sufficient time outside working hours to vote are entitled to up to 2 hours of paid time off.

Domestic Violence Leave

Program Michigan Compiled Laws Section 408.1441
Duration Reasonable time off for victims of domestic violence.
Eligibility All employees who are victims.
Paid? Unpaid, but employees may use accrued paid leave.

Leave can be used for medical care, legal proceedings, counseling, safety planning, or relocation.

Military Leave

Program Michigan Compiled Laws Section 32.101

Employees who are members of the National Guard or reserves are entitled to military leave.

Other Leave

Bereavement Leave

Not statutorily required.

Sources

This page is provided for general guidance and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the cited sources for current law before making employment decisions.