The Michigan Chamber, along with the Small Business for a Better Michigan coalition, filed an amicus brief with the Michigan Court of Appeals (“court”) this week in support of the constitutionality of Michigan’s existing paid sick leave and minimum wage laws. There’s a lot at stake in this case because, if the lower court’s ruling on this issue is left to stand, it could have dire consequences on Michigan’s job providers, overall business climate and economy – all at a time when our state, communities and families can least afford it.
Here’s What Has Happened:
In July, the Michigan Court of Claims (COC) ruled that the Michigan Legislature’s 2018 “adopt and amend” 2018 strategy to address two previous ballot initiatives increasing the minimum wage and enacting a paid sick leave law was unconstitutional.
In the COC ruling, the judge voided the Legislature’s amended version of the laws, which have been in effect since March 29, 2019. He ordered that the standards as initially proposed via ballot proposal and adopted be deemed the law. If the decision stands upon appeal and the stay is lifted, it will have a significant impact on the policies, procedures and bottom line of most businesses operating in Michigan.
It is important to note that the COC judge subsequently issued a stay of his ruling until Feb. 19, 2023, because “there are justified concerns regarding the ability of employers and the relevant state agencies to immediately accommodate the changes required by [the...
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