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Can I offer unlimited vacation time to my employees in Michigan? What are the requirements?

Based on the documents provided, there are no specific requirements in Michigan law that prohibit offering unlimited vacation time to employees. However, employers should be aware of the requirements for providing vacation pay and paid medical leave to employees. Additionally, employers should ensure compliance with workmen’s compensation coverage requirements [2.1], payment of benefits to interstate claimants [1.3], employees of an amusement or recreational establishment [3.1], and work period [3.2].

Workmen’s compensation coverage

Employers must provide workmen’s compensation coverage pursuant to Act No. 317 of the Public Acts of 1969, as amended, being sections 418.101 to 418.941 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, for an employee participating in a temporary assignment under this act. [2.1]

Payment of benefits to interstate claimants

Michigan employment security commission shall comply with the interstate benefit payment plan for the payment of benefits to interstate claimants. [1.3]

Employees of an amusement or recreational establishment

Employees of a central office or warehouse or office which services an amusement or recreational establishment shall not be considered employed by the amusement or recreational establishment. [3.1]

Work period

An employer shall establish an employee’s work period and shall indicate the beginning and ending time and date of the work period in the employment record for the employee. The beginning and ending date of a work period shall not be changed, regardless of the number of hours worked within the period, unless the change is intended to be permanent and is not designed to evade the overtime requirements of the act. [3.2]

Conclusion

Based on the documents provided, there are no specific requirements in Michigan law that prohibit offering unlimited vacation time to employees. However, employers should be aware of the requirements for providing vacation pay and paid medical leave to employees, as well as compliance with workmen’s compensation coverage, payment of benefits to interstate claimants, employees of an amusement or recreational establishment, and work period.

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Michigan