Michigan’s Earned Sick Time Act is the Focus of a March 5 Webinar Featuring Butzel Labor and Employment Attorneys

DETROIT, Mich. – Butzel labor and employment attorneys Brett Miller and Blake Padget will discuss the “Michigan Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) Legislative Updates,” during a free webinar presented by Marsh McLennan Agency from 10-11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. The program will be moderated by Marsh McLennan Agency’s Director of Research & Education Sue Mathiesen. While these amendments address many of the concerns raised by employers, the changes leave many questions unanswered which will be addressed during the webinar. To register, click here. 

Brett Miller

Brett Miller is the Co-Chair of Butzel’s Labor and Employment Practice. Miller focuses his practice on employment and labor law as well as fair housing litigation. He frequently defends clients in state and federal discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and class action lawsuits.

Miller also defends clients in administrative charges before numerous governmental agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the National Labor Relations Board, the Department of Labor, and the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). In addition, Miller devotes his practice to representing clients in traditional labor matters such as grievance arbitrations and collective bargaining.

Blake Padget

Blake Padget concentrates his practice on labor and employment law. He is part of Butzel’s employment litigation team defending employers in cases involving claims of discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination. He also has significant experience counseling clients on employment law issues such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) interactive process and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). In addition to spending several years in private practice, Padget has experience working in-house on labor and employment matters for one of Detroit’s largest employers.

Padget has helped counsel clients on rapidly developing employee issues such as employee complaints and discipline. He has responded to charges from administrative agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Michigan Department of Civil Rights (MDCR), and the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).