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Steve Palazzolo and Anne Steen are back with an impromptu&nbsp;Law Shanty&nbsp;episode, breaking down the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity’s (LEO) latest guidance on key provisions of the Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA). This new information clarifies several critical questions, including:

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On-call and Flexible Workers – Does ESTA apply to employees who set their own schedules?

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Sick Time Between Jan. 1 – Feb. 21, 2025 – Can employers “take credit” for time they gave employees on Jan. 1 toward the ESTA requirements?

120-Day Waiting Period for New Employees – Is this available for all employers, or does it only apply to those using the accrual method?

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Steve and Anne break down LEO’s guidance and share their insights on what it means for employers. If you have questions about ESTA compliance or LEO’s latest updates, reach out to Steve, Anne or your Warner attorney for guidance.

As a reminder, Warner’s Labor and Employment Practice Group has developed a modified ESTA policy template for a purchase price of $400.00 (or $200.00, for employers who have purchased a previous ESTA policy). If you are interested in purchasing the template, please contact your Warner attorney or Liz Burnson at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:eburnson@wnj.com">eburnson@wnj.com</a>&nbsp;or 616.752.2450.

Click the below video link to watch this week’s Law Shanty.

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Look for additional Warner recordings in the near future from Steve Palazzolo’s vlog Warner Employment News from the Law Shanty.

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LEO’s Key Updates on ESTA

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LEO’s Key Updates on ESTA

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