Michigans

Michigan’s New Labor Laws: Higher Minimum Wages and Refined Sick Time Policies Commence as Governor Signs Amendments

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LANSING, Mich. – Governor of Michigan enacted significant revisions to the state’s labor laws on February 21, 2025, with amendments to the Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) and the Michigan Wage Act, both mandated by the Michigan Supreme Court after it reinstated the original versions overturned by the legislature. These laws, which demand higher minimum wages and revised sick time provisions, take effect immediately as the previous versions were set to activate on the same day. In a move reflecting ongoing legislative adjustments since 2018, these laws originally came into being as a result of … Read more

Governor Whitmer Enacts Key Amendments to Michigan’s Wage and Sick Time Laws, Impacting Workers and Employers Statewide

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Lansing, MI — On February 21, 2025, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer enacted significant changes to the state’s labor laws, signing two pivotal bills that amend the Michigan Wage Act and the Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA). These legislative adjustments arrived just in time to preempt the existing laws previously slated to take effect by judicial order. The revisions brought about by these new laws aim to adjust compensation dynamics and paid sick leave provisions in ways that will impact both workers and employers across the state. Among the key changes is an accelerated increase in … Read more

Michigan’s Minimum Wage, Tipped Wage, and Sick Time Laws Updated: New Changes Signed into Law by Governor Whitmer

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Lansing, Mich. — After significant legislative maneuvers and court rulings, Michigan has enacted new laws altering the state’s minimum wage, tipped wage, and employee sick time regulations. Governor Gretchen Whitmer officially signed two pivotal bills on Friday, February 21, 2025, which became effective immediately and applied retroactively due to urgency pronounced by both lawmakers and the public. These reforms emerged from a turbulent legislative history that began in 2018 when groups such as Mothering Justice, Michigan One Fair Wage, and Michigan Time to Care proposed increases to the minimum wage and improvements to sick leave … Read more

Michigan’s New Labor Laws Await Final Approval: What Changes for Workers and Employers?

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Lansing, MI — Michigan workers may soon experience changes in their pay and sick leave benefits as new legislation awaits Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s signature. The recently approved bills, resulting from bipartisan compromise, aim to modify existing labor laws concerning the state’s minimum wage and tipped wage credit, alongside adjustments to how paid sick leave is managed. In particular, these legislative changes are set to introduce phased increases in the state’s minimum wage, while maintaining specific wage conditions for tipped employees. Advocates of the bill argue that these adjustments provide a balanced approach, protecting workers’ rights … Read more