Mami Kato

On July 31, 2024, the Michigan Supreme Court reinstated Michigan’s original (2018) voter-initiated versions of the Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act (IWOWA) and the Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA). This reversion will take effect on February 21, 2025. The decision is significant for Michigan employers because it expands paid sick leave available to eligible employees and increases Michigan’s minimum wage rate to $12 per hour.

Quick Hits On July 31, 2024, the Michigan Supreme Court, in a 4–3 decision, ruled that the Michigan Legislature violated the Michigan Constitution in 2018 by adopting voter-initiated laws and later amending the previously adopted laws in the same legislative session.

Worldwide: Global Solutions, Episode 28: Remote-Work Considerations For Employers Doing Business In The Asia-Pacific Region (Podcast) 07 December 2021 by Mami Kato and Skye Hao Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart Your LinkedIn Connections with the authors To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com.