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Tipped wage rework bill passes Michigan Senate
A bill to keep the tipped minimum wage in Michigan — with some changes — passed the state Senate Thursday. Senate Bill 8, introduced by state Sen. Kevin Hertel, D-St. Clair Shores, would amend the Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act,
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.
Michigan Senate Committee on Regulatory Affairs hears arguments for and against tipped wage increase
The minimum wage for tipped worked is set to increase to almost $6 next Friday – a 52% increase from the current $3.93 rate.
Michigan Senate passes bill amending minimum wage increase
The Michigan Senate on Thursday approved a bill that amends the timeline of the minimum wage increase ahead of the new law going into effect next week.
Michigan Senate passes compromise bill on tipped wages, minimum wage ahead of deadline
The Michigan Senate has passed a bipartisan deal that would prevent tipped wage workers from becoming minimum wage earners. The Senate late Thursday, Feb. 13, passed a compromise bill that would increase the minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2027 and eventually see servers earn 50% of the minimum wage by 2031.
Michigan Senate panel advances bill to reduce minimum wage hike for tipped workers
The Regulatory Affairs Committee voted 6-4 to send the proposal to the full Senate, which could take up the measure later Thursday.
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Whitmer calls for extension on current tipped wage so Legislature can reach deal
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wants the Michigan Legislature to preserve the state's current tipped wage system at least until July 1 ...
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With new laws taking effect in 10 days, Michigan Senate panel holds off on changes to sick time
With 10 days remaining until new earned sick time requirements are set to take effect, the Michigan Senate Regulatory Affairs ...