MI HB5422

Expands the Earned Sick Time Act to allow employees to use accrued sick time for issues related to "violent crimes" (defined as assaultive crimes), in addition to existing coverage for domestic violence, replacing the narrower "sexual assault" category

Transfers administration of the act from the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) to the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO)

Broadens the definition of "family member" to explicitly include any individual related by blood or affinity to the employee, as well as individuals whose close association with the employee is equivalent to a family relationship

Strengthens confidentiality protections by requiring employers to keep confidential any information that an employee requested, was granted, or took earned sick time due to domestic violence or a violent crime, and prohibiting disclosure without written permission

Requires employers who request documentation for earned sick time to pay all out-of-pocket expenses employees incur to obtain that documentation, including costs charged by health care professionals