Michigan Bill Would Require Employers to Let Some Workers Sit on the Job

Businesses could face fines if workers are forced to stand when sitting would not affect their job performance.

LANSING, Mich. — A new bill introduced in the Michigan House would require employers to provide seating for workers when their jobs can reasonably be performed while sitting.

House Bill 6057, introduced by state Rep. Dylan Wegela, would establish a “right to sit” for employees across the state. Under the proposal, employers would be required to provide s…