Anjelica Miller

1 month ago | detroitchamber.com | Anjelica Miller |Sean Egan |Brad Williams

On March 3, Detroit Regional Chamber members received an update on Michigan’s Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) amendments from the Chamber’s Vice President of Political Affairs, Brad Williams, and Sean Egan, the Deputy Director of Labor for the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO). At 11:18 p.m. on Feb.

2 months ago | detroitchamber.com | Anjelica Miller |Brad Williams

On Feb. 5, the Michigan Senate Regulatory Affairs Committee held its first hearing on SB 15, which modifies some of the Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA)’s dangerous issues for businesses across Michigan. The committee took testimony mostly from the opposition on SB 15 but did not take a final vote on the legislation. Instead, the committee tabled the issue until Feb. 12, when they are expected to hear testimony from the Detroit Regional Chamber and then vote the bill out.

Dec 18, 2024 | detroitchamber.com | Anjelica Miller

With the legislature finalizing their books-closing and no action being taken, the Earned Sick Time Act is on track to become law on Feb. 21, 2025. The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) provided an FAQ web page to provide more clarification regarding the extreme changes to earned sick time. The Detroit Regional Chamber’s Public Policy and Business Advocacy Team has been taking input from members on the issue and have been sharing member concerns with policy makers.

Dec 18, 2024 | detroitchamber.com | Anjelica Miller

During the final days of the 102nd Michigan Legislature to act on key legislative issues, the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Public Policy and Business Advocacy team is tracking vital bills that will profoundly affect business operations in Michigan. The Chamber urges the business community, especially Chamber members, to promptly contact their state legislators and share their thoughts on the following legislative issues today.

Dec 13, 2024 | detroitchamber.com | Anjelica Miller

Per the Michigan Constitution, a bill must sit in the other house for five calendar days after passing its first house. This means any bill that wants to see the light of day must pass through its first chamber today, Dec. 13, to be voted on by Dec. 19, the expected last day of session. The Michigan Senate adjourned this morning, Dec. 13, at 5:30 a.m., after a nearly 20-hour session in which they were successful in moving many anti-business bills to the House before the deadline.