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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

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

Mexico’s 2025 Employment Reforms: Minimum Wage Hike, App-Based Couriers as Employees, and New ‘Chair Law’ Mandates

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Mexico City, Mexico — A series of significant changes to Mexican labor laws is set to kick off in 2025, reshaping the landscape for employers and employees alike across the nation. These changes, highlighted by the implementation of the so-called Chair Law (Ley Silla), classification of certain app-based couriers as employees, a rise in the minimum wage, and revised units of measure for fiscal obligations, herald new compliance landscapes for businesses operating in Mexico. Beginning January 1, 2025, workers across Mexico will see an increase in the minimum wage, which came after a 12 percent … Read more

Washington State Ushers in 2025 with Key Legislation: Highlights from Minimum Wage Hikes to Enhanced Road Safety Measures

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Washington State greeted the new year with a series of legislative changes that took effect on January 1, impacting wages, education, workplace policies, and road safety laws among others. One of the most noteworthy adjustments is the increase in the statewide minimum wage to $16.66 per hour, making it the highest baseline state wage in the nation. This new rate represents a 2.35% rise from the previous year, positioning Washington ahead of California where the minimum wage is $16.50 for most workers and $18 for those in the healthcare sector. Comparatively, Idaho maintains a minimum … Read more