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Michigan Lawmakers Debate Paid Leave Amid Wage Changes

1/16/2025

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Michigan lawmakers are considering changes to paid sick leave and tipped wage laws effective February 21.
Restaurant workers express concerns over possible pay cuts and rising food prices from these changes.
House GOP seeks to exempt businesses with under 50 employees from sick leave mandates; Senate Democrats suggest alternative adjustments.
The Michigan Supreme Court mandates a minimum wage increase to $15 by 2028, with tipped wages reaching $15 by 2030.

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Michigan lawmakers are considering changes to paid sick leave and tipped wage laws effective February 21.
Restaurant workers express concerns over possible pay cuts and rising food prices from these changes.
House GOP seeks to exempt businesses with under 50 employees from sick leave mandates; Senate Democrats suggest alternative adjustments.
The Michigan Supreme Court mandates a minimum wage increase to $15 by 2028, with tipped wages reaching $15 by 2030.