Michigan

A Subversion of Democracy

January 3, 2019
Paid Sick Time

Last month, Gov. Rick Snyder dealt a blow to democracy by gutting the state’s paid sick time law. The shameful actions of the outgoing governor and lame duck legislators will not stop the MI Time to Care campaign. The campaign is already on the ground collecting signatures to put a real paid sick days measure back on the ballot in 2020.

Press Release: ABB Responds to Passage of MI’s Earned Paid Sick Time Proposal

September 5, 2018
Defending Local Democracy, Paid Sick Time, State Laws

We applaud the passage today of Michigan’s earned paid sick time law giving nearly 2 million hard-working Michiganders the right to take time off to care for themselves and their families. But the fight is not over.

Talking to Your Boss About Your Pump: Michigan

August 20, 2018

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Defending Local Democracy, Brief Bank

August 17, 2017

These briefs and decisions are meant to be used as a guide and the information contained in them do not constitute legal advice. Laws and judicial precedent vary in different…

Talking to Your Boss About Your Bump: Michigan

November 15, 2016

This fact sheet focuses on the rights of pregnant workers in Michigan and can help you better understand and confront discrimination on the job.

Governments Leading the Way on Paid Family Leave

July 25, 2016
City Laws, Paid Family Leave, State Laws

A Better Balance has long advocated for governments to serve as model employers by establishing family-friendly policies for their own workers. We closed out 2015 with a big win for…