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.
Sterling Heights, MI
Sterling Heights prohibits storing abandoned, inoperable, or unregistered vehicles on public streets or visible on private property. Vehicles may be tagged a...
Sterling Heights, MI
Sterling Heights regulates electric vehicle charging infrastructure for residential and commercial properties. Building codes may require EV-ready parking in...
Sterling Heights, MI
Sterling Heights regulates overnight parking on public streets. Many areas restrict parking between certain hours or require permits for overnight street par...
Sterling Heights, MI
Sterling Heights requires pool barriers meeting safety codes to prevent drowning. Fences must be at least 4 to 5 feet tall with self-closing, self-latching g...
Sterling Heights, MI
Sterling Heights requires permits for retaining walls above a certain height, typically 4 feet. Engineering review may be required for taller walls.
Sterling Heights, MI
Sterling Heights restricts or prohibits intentional feeding of wildlife including deer, coyotes, and bears. Feeding wildlife creates public safety hazards an...
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