In the published opinion, the three-judge panel ruled that the Michigan Legislature had the constitutional authority in 2018 to adopt two petition initiatives and then amend their particular policies, instead of having the initiatives go to the ballot that November. The Court explained that the Michigan Constitution does not prohibit the Legislature from adopting laws that were initially brought forward by petition initiative and amending those laws within the same legislative session.
This ruling will likely be appealed to the Michigan Supreme Court and we will continue to monitor the situation. But for now, Michigan employers can enjoy a sigh of relief as there is no need to update policies and procedures by the February 19, 2023 deadline initially set forth by the lower court.
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