What is the ‘right to sit’ law, and how could it change retail workers’ lives?

Ann Arbor city officials just approved a law that would enable workers to sit on the job. The law is a first in Michigan—but multiple other states have already adopted similar measures.

This week, city officials in Ann Arbor, Michigan, approved a law that will allow workers to sit rather than standing while on the job. The law will apply to a broad swath of positions across industries including hospitality and retail, as long as a worker being seated doesn’t interfere with their ability to do the job.