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House approves changes to Earned Sick Time Act; 67-38 vote orders immediate effect
Summary
House Bill 4002, an amendment to the Earned Sick Time Act, passed the Michigan House 67-38 after extensive debate and multiple rejected floor amendments. Supporters said it clarifies obligations for employers; opponents said it weakens worker protections.
LANSING — The Michigan House of Representatives on Monday passed House Bill 4002, an amendment to the Earned Sick Time Act, by a recorded vote of 67 to 38 and ordered the bill to take immediate effect.
Lawmakers considered a committee substitute and a series of floor amendments that would have expanded coverage, restored language from the original ballot initiative, or added enforcement mechanisms; none of those proposed amendments were adopted on the floor.
Representative DeBoer introduced the bill…
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