House lawmakers are expected to vote on amending minimum wage, sick leave laws in the coming days. Their plan would exempt 1 of 3 workers from sick leave mandates.
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Michigan restaurants warn of price hikes over wage, sick day laws
Michigan’s business, restaurant industry officials flock to Lansing urging changes to pending sick leave, tipped wage laws.
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See what Michigan laws take effect this year: Paid sick days, wage hikes, more
A host of new laws are coming to Michigan in 2025, from cage-free eggs to expanded unemployment benefits, along with wage and sick leave rules that lawmakers are still debating whether to change.
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Michigan lame-duck Legislature: House ends year with tears, fingerpointing
The clock is ticking on Michigan’s Lame-duck Legislature. Here’s the latest.
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Republicans walk out of Michigan House, demand action on tipped wage and sick leave laws
In a dramatic exchange, House Republicans walked off the floor. Democrats proceeded to approve bills to deter “sextortion.”
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Michigan Democrats grow wish lists for last month of full control. What to expect
Poised to lose control of the Michigan House, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and fellow Democrats are pushing economic development, firearm and criminal justice reforms in the final weeks of 2024.
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Opinion | Michigan businesses need path forward to survive wage, sick leave mandates
These policies ignore the realities of running a small business. Owners already stretched thin by inflation and workforce shortages will now face added costs and confusing compliance hurdles.
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As Michigan minimum wage fight rages, bipartisan plan would keep tipped rate
New plan would keep a lower rate for tipped workers but still raise Michigan’s minimum wage to $15. “It’s not a partisan issue, it’s an economic issue,” said one advocate.
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Democrats have a few weeks to finish economic policies. Businesses are wary
Several proposals have not crossed the finish line in this session, including a $6 billion plan that could fund large-scale incentives for 10 years.
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In Michigan House, time for Democrats is running out. What to expect
Republicans retook control of the state House on Tuesday, giving Democrats just weeks to pass their wish lists and pet projects. Expect a frantic finish.