Michigan preempts local paid leave ordinances; statewide paid sick leave is governed by the Earned Sick Time Act under MCL 408.961.
Under MCL 123.1388, Michigan local governments cannot require employers to provide paid or unpaid leave benefits beyond what state law mandates. The Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA), restored by the Michigan Supreme Court in Mothering Justice v. Attorney General (2024), provides paid sick leave to most employees as of February 21, 2025. ESTA replaced the narrower Paid Medical Leave Act. Cities cannot create separate paid leave mandates; ESTA defines accrual rates, usage rules, and covered employers statewide.
Local leave ordinances are preempted; ESTA violations carry damages, civil fines, and reinstatement remedies.
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Farmington Hills, MI
Farmington Hills does not prohibit artificial turf on residential, commercial, or institutional property. Michigan has no statewide artificial-turf or non-fu...
Farmington Hills, MI
Farmington Hills does not mandate native plants in private landscapes, but actively encourages native and Michigan-adapted species through the City's Reduce ...
Farmington Hills, MI
Farmington Hills does not designate dedicated food-truck vending zones. Food trucks may operate from private property with the owner's written consent (subje...
Farmington Hills, MI
Operating a food truck in Farmington Hills requires (1) a Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Mobile Food Establishment or Speci...
Farmington Hills, MI
Federal and Michigan state law preempt almost all local drone regulation in Farmington Hills. Under the Michigan Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act (Act 436 of 20...
Farmington Hills, MI
Farmington Hills does not require a Special Event Permit or City business license for a residential garage / yard sale at a private residence. The City Clerk...
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