New bill would boost Michigan's minimum wage, limit wage hike for tipped workers
A bill introduced in the Michigan Senate would increase the state's minimum wage, while also stopping a drastic increase to wages earned by tipped workers.
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Judge rules in favor of Michigan's wage policy
A Michigan judge ruled on Tuesday in favor of the state in a lawsuit challenging Michigan's wage policy.
Michigan Will See A Minimum Wage Increase In 2020
In 2019, the minimum wage was $9.45. Here's what it is now.
Michigan's Minimum Wage Goes Up This Year
Now that it's 2019, Michigan's minimum wage will rise a few cents for some workers.
Michigan Senate Votes To Gut Minimum Wage, Sick Leave Laws
Michigan's Republican-led Legislature began voting Wednesday to substantially scale back citizen-initiated minimum wage and paid sick leave laws.
$12 Minimum Wage To Be On November Ballot In Michigan
The Michigan Court of Appeals on Wednesday ordered that an initiative to raise the state's minimum wage to $12 be placed on the November ballot.
Michigan Court Orders $12 Minimum Wage Initiative On Ballot
The Michigan Court of Appeals on Wednesday ordered that an initiative to raise the state's minimum wage to $12 be placed on the November ballot, rejecting the restaurant industry's challenges to petition signatures and how the measure is written.
Disneyland Agrees to Pay Its Workers $15 An Hour
Disneyland workers in California are getting a pay raise.
Michigan Elections Bureau: Minimum Wage, Sick Time Drives Have Enough Petitions for November Ballot
The Michigan elections bureau says enough voter signatures have been submitted by proponents of ballot drives to raise the minimum wage and require employers to provide paid sick time.
Michigan Group Turns in Petitions for $12 Minimum Wage
The prospect of a $12-an-hour minimum wage by 2022 for all Michigan workers, including tipped servers, could be put to a popular vote this fall.
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How A Minimum Wage Hike Could Actually Benefit Your Small Business
A higher minimum wage for small business employees will boost spending and the economy, and that is good for all businesses.
Preparing Your Small Business For Minimum Wage Increases
Minimum wage increases sound like good news for employees, however, it can be trouble for your small business, unless you're prepared.
Michigan Minimum Wage Rising In January
It's the final definitive increase provided by a 2014 law.
Target Is Raising Minimum Hourly Wage To $15 By End Of 2020
Target Corp. is raising its minimum hourly wage for workers to $11 starting next month and then to $15 by the end of 2020.
Group Looking To Raise Michigan Minimum Wage To $12 By 2022
The group is also looking to end Michigan's two chair pay system so that even workers who receive tips will have a $12 per hour minimum wage.
Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin Push $12 Minimum Wage Hike In Michigan
The lower minimum wage for tipped employees would eventually equal the regular minimum wage, too.
Fast Food Workers, Local Politicians Protest For Higher Minimum Wage
Workers walked off the job at a McDonald's on West Grand Boulevard and joined members of "Fight for 15" as they protested for a $15 minimum wage.
Minimum Wage: 6 Ways To Prepare Your Business For The Rise Of Labor Costs
With minimum wage discussions being conducted everywhere, one may wonder how their small business fits into the conversation.
3 Ways Your Small Business Can Benefit From A Minimum Wage Increase
Small business owners can reduce the amount of employee turnover by providing a fair and healthy salary to their staff.
Fight For $15: Minimum Wage Protests Planned Across Detroit As Part Of 'Biggest-Ever Day Of Strikes'
Hundreds of low wage workers and their supporters are rallying to call out "corporate bad actors that don't pay their fair share of taxes."
$15 Minimum-Wage Movement Sets Sights On More States — Could Michigan Be Next?
Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington are among the states with active "Fight for $15" efforts.
Michigan's Minimum Wage Rising 35 Cents To $8.50 An Hour
That is $14 more a week, or $728 a year, for those working full-time.
Senate Bill Lowers Minimum Wage For Older Teens, Hikes Training Wage
The Michigan Senate is poised to approve a bill that would lower the minimum wage that can be paid to 18- and 19-year-old workers.
Fast-Food Workers Protest In Rain For $15 Hourly Wage
"McDonald's is a billion dollar company and they should give us $15 an hour for the hard work that we do," said one employee.
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Ex-candidate for governor seeks time to mull any plea deals
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US opens probe into Jeep Compass SUV engines shutting down
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GM CEO Barra says electric vehicles to be profitable by 2025
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Michigan's Jake Moody up for kicker of the year, eyeing championship
Following last year's win, Michigan kicker and Northville native Jake Moody is a finalist for the 2022 Lou Groza Award. His mother, Lisa, says it's surreal while Jake's eyes are on the prize on New Year's Eve.
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