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How Should Employers Prepare for Upcoming Changes?

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Second Wednesday Sessions
February 12, 2025

Unemployment Benefits Claim FormAs of now, beginning on February 21, Michigan employers and employees will experience significant changes to the state’s employment laws. These changes include increases to the minimum wage, implementation of the Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA), and changes to unemployment benefits.

However, new bills have recently been introduced in the legislature, that if passed, could affect these changes prior to the February 21 deadline. With all this uncertainty, how should employers prepare?

Join us for our February 2nd Wednesday session:

Moderator Paul Millenbach welcomes employment law and fellow Southfield attorney, Tony Dalimonte, as he discusses the latest developments concerning changes to including:

  • An overview of Michigan’s ESTA, the Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act (IWOWA) and how it will affect Michigan businesses.
  • Are there any exemptions?
  • Are there penalties for non-compliance?
  • Tips for businesses and employers as they prepare to comply with these changes.
  • What are the chances these law changes get stopped or amended by the new bills in the legislature?

Tune in to find out!