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title: IMPORTANT:  Court Decision on Sick Leave Mandate
description: MI Court of Appeals upholds the current Michigan Paid Medical Leave Act
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# [IMPORTANT:  Court Decision on Sick Leave Mandate](https://koppingerins.com/blog/important-court-decision-on-sick-leave-mandate)

 Written by [Koppinger & Associates](https://koppingerins.com/blog/author/koppinger_associates) | Jan 30, 2023 2:01:00 PM

**Breaking News to our K&A Update published December 14, 2022**

**The MI Court of Appeals has upheld the current Michigan Paid Medical Leave Act (PMLA)**

**What this Means:**

- The Court of Appeals has sided with the legislature.
- The Court of Claims stay has been reversed effective immediately. 
- Michigan businesses will **not be forced to make significant changes to their paid time off policies (PTO) and procedures effective February 19, 2023.  **
- Michigan businesses with fewer than 50 employees remain exempt from the minimum paid sick leave requirement.

**What's Next:**

- Many legal experts anticipate this decision to be appealed to the Michigan Supreme Court. It is unclear whether the Court will hear the case.
- Unless the Michigan Supreme Court subsequently decides to take up and reverse the Court of Appeals decision or the Legislature takes action, PMLA law effective March 29, 2019 remains unchanged.  

**Koppinger & Associates can help you navigate the complex world of federal and state compliance. Contact us for solutions to turn confusion into clarity.**

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