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Minimum wage proposal passes Senate
Many Michigan workers would make at least $15 an hour within the next two years under a plan passed Thursday in the state Senate.
Michigan Senate passes bill watering down court-ordered changes to tipped minimum wage
The Michigan Senate passed a bill to increase the tipped minimum wage but not eliminate it entirely as ordered by the Michigan Supreme Court.
Polarized reactions to Michigan Senate passing bill preserving tipped wage
Senate Bill 8 is a change many in Michigan's restaurant industry applaud. It pares back the state Supreme Court's ruling in July to end the tipped wage, while also giving a boost to servers' minimum pay. But others are unhappy, with some even calling it an act of betrayal.
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 tipped wages: Senate passes bill to change how much pay will increase
If the bill does not pass the Michigan House, tipped wages will increase nearly $2, to $5.99, on Feb. 21 and will continue to rise each Feb. 21 until 2030. However, if it passes the House, tipped wages will increase to 40% of the minimum wage next January, with gradual increases each year. Currently, tipped workers make 38% of minium wage - $4.01.
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.
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Whitmer: Delay new minimum wage, paid sick leave laws until July 1 if deal not struck this week
Gretchen Whitmer told legislative leaders Wednesday that if an agreement to amend pending minimum wage and paid sick leave ...
Early results show support for minimum wage initiative as debate heats up in Burien
Early special election results are in regarding whether the city of Burien will keep the minimum wage as is or replace it ...
Is it legal for your boss to take tips? Pay less than minimum wage? What California law says
California law requires employers to pay tipped employees at least the state’s minimum wage of $16.50 per hour, according to ...
Some Uber, Lyft drivers say pay has declined since new minimum wage enacted
It’s not that these drivers are making below the new minimum, it’s that it has become much harder to make more, local drivers ...