Nearly 20 states now require employers to give paid sick leave to workers
Briefly

By mid-2025, several states in the US, including Alaska, Michigan, and Maine, are set to enforce paid leave laws. Alaska will require employers with 15 or more employees to provide at least 56 hours of paid sick leave annually, allowing usage for various health and safety concerns. Michigan's Earned Sick Time Act mandates up to 72 hours of paid leave for workers, covering situations like public health emergencies and domestic violence. Missouri's recent sick leave law, however, may face repeal under new legislative measures.
Starting July 1, 2025, Alaska employers with 15 or more employees must allow workers to accrue and use at least 56 hours of sick leave each year.
Michigan's Earned Sick Time Act requires employers to provide up to 72 hours of paid sick leave to workers each year, with specific provisions for small businesses.
The Alaska policy allows paid sick leave usage for mental or physical illnesses, family care, or safety-related issues like domestic violence.
A Missouri sick leave statute took effect on May 1, but is expected to be repealed by August due to new legislation from the Missouri General Assembly.
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