paid sick time

What could be the potential impacts of a new minimum wage and paid sick leave bill? Then, how does one become a volunteer lighthouse keeper in Michigan? Plus, the journey towards a Black Utopia.

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle said they hope a deal can be reached without waiting until July. “We have zero interest in an extension,” said a House Republican source. “A deal is on the table now.”

Hearings on amending earned sick leave and minimum wage laws begin Wednesday before a state Senate committee. The laws are set to take effect later this month.

Today, what to know about Michigan’s new paid sick leave laws. Also, a preview of all the fun you’ll find at our upcoming Valentine’s Day party in metro Grand Rapids. Plus, we’ll learn what happens to all the Michigan wildlife that doesn’t get to snuggle under a blanket by the fire during our state’s frigid winters.

The state House adopted bills Thursday to scale back paid sick leave and minimum wage laws before they take effect in less than a month.

A state House committee approved legislation Thursday to scale back minimum wage and earned sick time laws set to take effect in a few weeks.

Within a couple months, Michigan workers will start earning an hour of sick time for every 30 hours they work.

The coalition behind Michigan’s new sick leave law rolled out a new proposal: a program to allow employees up to 15 weeks of time off for personal or family situations.

Black mothers and caregivers met Thursday to discuss the impacts of unpaid medical leave.

Some Democrats think the COVID-19 outbreak illustrates the need for expanded paid sick time for workers.State Representative Padma Kuppa (D-Troy)…