Gretchen Whitmer, Michigan and minimum wage

Michigan Gov. Whitmer agrees to limit wages for tipped workers amid minimum wage hike
Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed a compromise that scales back paid sick leave and wages for tipped workers in an effort to appease businesses following a minimum wage hike.
Gov. Whitmer signs Michigan tipped minimum wage, paid sick leave bills into law
The bills signed Friday will see minimum wage in Michigan rise to $15 an hour by 2027, and maintain the so-called tip credit for employers.
Governor Whitmer signs bills to modify minimum wage increases, paid sick leave
House Bill 4002, which amended the expanded paid sick leave requirement, and Senate Bill 8, which adjusts the state's minimum and tipped wages, were both signed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Friday.
Gov. Whitmer signs bills to amend sick leave, minimum wage laws in Michigan amid mixed reactions
Just minutes before the date changed to Feb. 21, state lawmakers completed the final step on the earned sick time and minimum wage bills.
Michigan wage and earned sick time bills signed into law by Whitmer
Late-night deal-making on Thursday ended with a compromise and new minimum wage and earned sick time rules in Michigan.
Governor signs minimum wage and paid sick leave bills
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed the two bills sent to her desk late Thursday night that changes the state’s minimum wage law and paid sick time rules for workers.

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