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Michigan's earned sick time act
employer toolkit

NOTE: As of 2/21/25, the Michigan Legislature has amended the Earned Sick Time Act. The resources listed here complied with the original version of this law. HRM is working to update these resources based on recent changes and will remove this message once all material is current. Documents will be date stamped post-2/21once they are updated.

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 HR Hot Topics - February 2025: Upcoming Changes in Earned Sick Time Act & Minimum Wage

Join us in the February 2025 edition of HR Hot Topics as we discuss the upcoming changes in the earned sick time act & minimum wage. We’ll talk about how it affects you and your business.

HR Hot Topics - January 2025: Structuring HR as Your Business Grows

Join us in the January 2025 edition of HR Hot Topics as we celebrate our 30th anniversary with a new look and dive deep into how businesses can effectively structure their HR functions throughout various growth phases.

HR Hot Topics - December 2024: Crafting Effective Employee Handbooks

Dive into the essentials of creating employee handbooks with Jodi Schafer in the December edition of HR Hot Topics.

HR Hot Topics - November 2024: Creating Effective Compensation Structures

Join host Jodi Schafer and Marcia Cornell, HRM’s compensation expert, as they discuss crucial strategies for developing structured compensation plans in this November edition of HR Hot Topics.

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The Power of Stay Interviews

QUESTION: I am trying to fill a position and am not having a lot of luck. When I talk to my colleagues, it seems I am not alone in my recruiting struggle. While I’m trying to work every angle, the clock is ticking.  My team is doing more with less and I can see the signs of burnout all around ...
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Holiday Celebrations When Employees are Remote

QUESTION:  I am at a loss for how to celebrate the holidays with my remote staff. I used to invite the team over to my house for dinner, drinks, and some holiday cheer. It’s something we all looked forward to, but now we have several remote staff who live far away. Do you have any suggestions for how I could ...
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Navigating a Crisis with your Humanity, Sanity, and Team Still Intact

QUESTION:  In addition to the COVID 19 pandemic, there seems to be many crises that have impacted our business. We are unsure how to respond to these and balance the employee needs as well as our business requirements. Can you help guide us?   ANSWER:  No one is “ready” for a crisis, and we all dread them. The crisis may ...
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Personal Phone Use at Work – A Blessing or a Curse?

QUESTION:  Smart phones are everywhere, and I must admit they are helpful in the operation of my company. The problem I am facing is the wasted time employees spend on their phones on non-job-related activities. I know that members of my staff spend work time on social media, playing games, and texting because I’ve caught them doing it. I have ...
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Constructive Criticism Isn’t ‘Constructive’ at All

QUESTION:  When I interview a potential candidate, I ask them how well they take criticism.  I have never had anyone say that they do not take it well. Yet in reality, I find that when I criticize a staff member, they often get upset and some actually cry. They make the changes I suggest, but they often seem resentful.  This ...
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Employee Rights Under the Whistleblower’s Protection Act

QUESTION:  I recently implemented a 401(k) plan for my staff.  I used an inexperienced agent and found out later that the plan was missing some important components required by law. Before I could have it corrected, one of my staff contacted the Department of Labor and filed a complaint. I was extremely angry at her. She essentially ruined it for ...
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