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 sues state House over nine stalled bills
Senate Leader Winnie Brinks and the Democrat-controlled Senate labeled the case an "urgent state constitutional matter."
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.
Tipped wages bill passes Michigan Senate
A little over a week before wages for tipped workers were set to increase, the Michigan Senate passed a bipartisan bill that would change the increase schedule. The legislation now heads to the House.
Michigan Senate votes to scale back tipped wage hike in bipartisan deal
The Michigan Senate advanced legislation that would significantly scale back a pending increase in the state's tipped wage under a bipartisan deal.
Michigan 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.
Michigan Senate panel advances bill to reduce minimum wage hike 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.
Michigan lawmakers battle over minimum wage increase
Michigan's minimum wage will increase by about $2 starting next week, but lawmakers are looking to delay that change.
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