Traverse Connect and the Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance continue advocacy efforts to amend the Earned Sick Time (ESTA) and Minimum Wage Increase laws as the February 21, 2025 implementation date approaches.
However, to support our region’s small businesses, Traverse Connect assembled resources, templates, and other information to ensure compliance with the laws as currently written.
- Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance & Rehmann Webinar Also viewable below.
- Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity (LEO) webpage on Earned Sick Time
- LEO Minimum Wage Rate 2025 Increase Schedule
- Required LEO Poster
- Template for ESTA Required Employee Notification from Michigan Chamber
- Sample Handbook Policy from Michigan Chamber
- Grand Rapids Chamber ESTA Virtual Town Hall Slides
- ESTA Compliance Worksheet from Michigan Chamber
