Michigan Senate, minimum wage and compromise bill

Michigan Senate passes bill watering down court-ordered changes to tipped minimum wage
The Michigan Senate passed a bill to increase the tipped minimum wage but not eliminate it entirely as ordered by the Michigan Supreme Court.
Michigan Senate passes compromise bill on tipped wages, minimum wage ahead of deadline
Republicans, numerous service industry workers and restaurant owners have warned that phasing out the subminimum wage for tipped workers will put jobs and businesses at risk.
Michigan Senate votes to cut back looming minimum wage hikes for tipped workers
The Regulatory Affairs Committee voted 6-4 to send the proposal to the full Senate, which could take up the measure later Thursday.
Minimum wage proposal passes Senate
Many Michigan workers would make at least $15 an hour within the next two years under a plan passed Thursday in the state Senate.
Tipped wage rework bill passes Michigan Senate
A bill to keep the tipped minimum wage in Michigan — with some changes — passed the state Senate Thursday. Senate Bill 8, introduced by Mich. Sen. Kevin Hertel (D-12), would amend the Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act,
Michigan tipped wages: Senate passes bill to change how much pay will increase
If the bill does not pass the Michigan House, tipped wages will increase nearly $2, to $5.99, on Feb. 21 and will continue to rise each Feb. 21 until 2030. However, if it passes the House, tipped wages will increase to 40% of the minimum wage next January, with gradual increases each year. Currently, tipped workers make 38% of minium wage - $4.01.
Bill passes in Michigan Senate to raise minimum wage, preserve tipped credit
LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Senate approved a bill Thursday night that would increase the state's minimum wage and preserve tipped wage credit. Senate Bill 8 passed with a 20-12 vote. It's now headed to the state House.
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Senate Leader Winnie Brinks and the Democrat-controlled Senate labeled the case an "urgent state constitutional matter."
MI Senate approves bill to preserve tipped credit, raise minimum wage
The Michigan Senate has approved a bill that would preserve the state’s tipped wage credit and increase the minimum wage.
Michigan Senate passes bill amending minimum wage increase
The Michigan Senate on Thursday approved a bill that amends the timeline of the minimum wage increase ahead of the new law going into effect next week.
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