Michigan, minimum wage and Senate

Michigan Senate passes bipartisan bill to change tipped and minimum wages
Senate Bill 8 passed with bipartisan support and aims to adjust the upcoming changes to Michigan's minimum wage. The new legislation would alter the timeline of changes to Michigan's minimum wage and the eventual elimination of the state's tipped wage credit.
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.
Michigan’s minimum wage is set to jump. Here’s how it compares to other states.
How does Michigan’s minimum wage compare to other states? Currently, it ranks 28th of the 50 states, just behind Ohio. Come Feb. 21, Michigan would jump to No. 19 out of 50. Regionally, the states with the highest wages are on the Northeast and Western coast of the country.
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 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 bill to amend minimum wage, tipped wage increases ahead of deadline
The Michigan Senate passed a Bill Thursday evening amending the minimum wage law that’s set to go into effect Friday, Feb. 21.
Michigan Senate Democratic leaders supported minimum wage law before voting to change it
Senate Leader Winnie Brinks previously vowed to "defend the integrity" of two proposals on the minimum wage and earned sick time.
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 tipped wages bill
The next step for the bill is getting through the Michigan House, or else tipped wages will increase next week.
Bill to raise minimum wage in Michigan under debate at state legislature
A bill that would address a raise in the minimum wage, including how tipped workers are classified, is working it's way through the state legislature, with the Senate addressing concerns in a version that has been sent back to the House.
Servers cheer Michigan Senate’s tipped wage ‘compromise’
The Michigan Senate has passed a compromise that will reduce the planned increase in the state’s minimum wage for tipped workers. (Feb. 14, 2025)
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Legal expert warns Michigan lawmakers against weakening court-ordered wage hike
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Whitmer floats extending minimum wage, sick leave negotiations
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