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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

Donald Trump and GOP Challenge Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Election Law Changes Ahead of Presidential Race

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Washington — The Trump campaign, along with the Republican National Committee, has leveled accusations against Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, claiming she attempted to overhaul election laws critically as the state gears up as a crucial battleground for the 2024 presidential contest. In a movement stirring continued debate over election administration, former President Donald Trump, the Republican National Committee, and other state party figures have sought legal recourse against Whitmer and additional Michigan officials, following her executive action last year to set up Voter Registration Agencies (VRAs) across various government entities. At the heart of their … Read more