Labor & Employment (Small Business)

SB 15 amends Michigan's Earned Sick Time Act to expand the definition of "small business" from fewer than 10 employees to fewer than 25 employees. This change means more small businesses (with 11-24 employees) will now qualify for the act's simplified rules, including accruing 1 hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked, with a maximum of 40 hours of paid sick time per year. The bill maintains existing provisions requiring employers to provide earned sick time for employee health, family care, or safety needs (such as domestic violence or sexual assault), while clarifying definitions like "domestic partner" and "family member." It does not create new benefits but adjusts eligibility to cover more small employers under the current framework.