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Gov. Whitmer signs Michigan tipped minimum wage, paid sick leave bills into law
The bills signed Friday will see minimum wage in Michigan rise to $15 an hour by 2027, and maintain the so-called tip credit for employers.
Michigan Senate halts wage act, passes bills modifying pay and sick leave
The Michigan Senate was in session all evening as both Democrats and Republicans attempted to pass legislation.
Michigan lawmakers pass tipped wage and sick leave compromise before midnight deadline
Michigan lawmakers passed a compromise bill Thursday night that would preserve the state's tipped wage credit, adjust scheduled increases to the minimum wage, and amend paid sick leave laws.
Here are the changes to Michigan’s minimum wage, tipped wage, sick time laws
Changes have been made to Michigan’s minimum wage, tipped wage, and sick time laws. Two bills to amend Michigan’s minimum wage, tipped wage, and sick time laws were signed into law by Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025. The bills go into effect immediately and are retroactive.
Michigan Gov. Whitmer agrees to limit wages for tipped workers amid minimum wage hike
Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed a compromise that scales back paid sick leave and wages for tipped workers in an effort to appease businesses following a minimum wage hike.
Deal close on Michigan's minimum wage for tipped workers, key lawmaker says
The negotiations at the state Capitol were ongoing Wednesday, nine days before a Michigan Supreme Court-ordered minimum wage hike takes effect.
Gov. Whitmer signs bills on Michigan's minimum wage, sick time
In the final hours before Michigan's minimum wage was set to increase, lawmakers passed two bills that aimed to increase wages at a slightly slower rate.
What to know as Michigan Republicans select new chair to lead party into the 2026 midterms
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Michigan Senate Narrowly Approves Revised Sick Leave Policy Ahead of Supreme Court Deadline
Michigan Senate approves revised sick time policy, HB 4002, which now heads to Governor Whitmer for signature.
MAGA activist charged with being a fake elector for Trump seeks to lead the Michigan GOP
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There will be another open Democratic Senate seat in 2026 midterms
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Academic Senate addresses Department of Education letter on race
I do know that we likely have colleagues who are concerned about whether their research or even their jobs will be allowed to exist. I can only imagine how frustrating and frightening that must be," ...