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Michigan House GOP Acts to Retain Tipped Wage and Modify Paid Sick Leave as Supreme Court Changes Loom

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LANSING, Mich. — In swift legislative actions following their recent ascendancy to power, Republicans in the Michigan House have introduced measures aimed at maintaining the state’s tipped minimum wage and modifying its paid sick leave policies. Since assuming control on January 8, their legislative efforts have gained momentum with key proposals poised for House votes as early as next week. The regulations in question were prompted by a Michigan Supreme Court decision last summer. The court overturned previous legislative amendments from 2018, which had diluted intended boosts to the minimum wage and adjustments to sick … Read more

Efforts to Modify Paid Sick Leave and Tipped Wage Legislation Stall as State House Adjourns

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Lansing, MI — Recent legislative attempts to modify Michigan’s paid sick leave mandate and tipped wage policies appeared to stall as the state House adjourned without taking action on the proposals. These bills had sparked significant debate concerning labor rights and business flexibility, echoing a broader national discourse on workers’ compensation. Introduced earlier this year, the legislation aimed to amend the 2018 laws that set minimum requirements for paid sick leave and established a steadily increasing minimum wage for tipped workers. Effective lobbying by restaurant owners and business groups was a key driver behind these … Read more

Hunter Biden Set to Modify Plea in Federal Tax Case, Says Defense Lawyer

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Washington, D.C. — In a significant legal maneuver, Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, plans to revise his plea to not guilty in relation to charges concerning federal tax offenses, his defense attorney announced recently. This move comes as part of ongoing legal proceedings that have placed the younger Biden under intense public and legal scrutiny, raising questions about potential political repercussions. Hunter Biden’s decision to change his plea marks an important pivot in a case that has brought considerable attention to his financial dealings. Initially indicted on claims of tax evasion among other … Read more