MI SB0665

Employers offering sick leave as a fringe benefit must permit employees to use it to address issues arising from sexual assault, domestic violence, or stalking perpetrated against the employee, a family member, or household member.

Defines "domestic violence" as causing or attempting to cause physical or mental harm to a family/household member, placing them in fear of harm, coercing involuntary sexual activity, or engaging in activity that would cause a reasonable person to feel terrorized, frightened, intimidated, threatened, harassed, or molested.

Defines "sexual assault" as violations of sections 520a to 520l of the Michigan Penal Code and "stalking" according to sections 411h and 411i of the Michigan Penal Code.

Employees may bring civil actions for damages or equitable relief to enforce this act.

Takes effect 90 days after enactment.