minimum wage

Michigan lawmakers are grappling with the minimum wage increase now, because over the summer, the state Supreme Court struck down a previous legislative action to stall the increase.

Supporters of a state law to raise the minimum wage for everyone in Michigan — regardless of whether they make tips — say lawmakers should leave it be.

HB 6056 would allow a new law that increases the state minimum wage to go into effect — just not for waiters and bartenders who receive much of their income from tips.

The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity says the state’s minimum hourly wage will leap nearly $2 in February to $12.48.

Today, we talk about things to think about as Michigan contemplates changes with minimum wages for tipped workers. Also, writer Michael Spradlin on adapting the political run-up to the Third Reich into a story young people can grasp. Plus: chef Abra Berens has ideas about what to do with the insanely prolific bounteous harvest of Michigan fruit available at your grocery or farmers’ market.

Michigan Republicans are teaming up with some tipped workers to push for a change to new state minimum wage policies that are set to take effect next year.

Back in July, the Michigan Supreme Court struck down a legislative change to the law, setting up a significant increase in the state minimum wage, including for tipped workers.

The state departments in charge of administering minimum wage laws are asking the Michigan Supreme Court for clarity after a ruling earlier this summer.

Today, we talk to the plaintiff in the Michigan Supreme Court case that's causing changes in minimum wage and sick leave provisions. Plus: the University of Michigan gymnastics coach, advice on navigating tough conversations and relationships, and Miss USA discusses her journey from Michigan to the crown.

One of the most anticipated decisions from the Michigan Supreme Court will determine the fate of the state’s minimum wage and earned sick leave laws.