What Michigan's minimum wage increase means for small businesses
Michigan's minimum wage rises above $10 starting this year.
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Michigan's minimum wage rises above $10 starting this year.
A bill introduced in the Michigan Senate would increase the state's minimum wage, while also stopping a drastic increase to wages earned by tipped workers.
A Michigan judge ruled on Tuesday in favor of the state in a lawsuit challenging Michigan's wage policy.
In 2019, the minimum wage was $9.45. Here's what it is now.
Now that it's 2019, Michigan's minimum wage will rise a few cents for some workers.
Michigan's Republican-led Legislature began voting Wednesday to substantially scale back citizen-initiated minimum wage and paid sick leave laws.
The Michigan Court of Appeals on Wednesday ordered that an initiative to raise the state's minimum wage to $12 be placed on the November ballot.
The Michigan Court of Appeals on Wednesday ordered that an initiative to raise the state's minimum wage to $12 be placed on the November ballot, rejecting the restaurant industry's challenges to petition signatures and how the measure is written.
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The Michigan elections bureau says enough voter signatures have been submitted by proponents of ballot drives to raise the minimum wage and require employers to provide paid sick time.
The prospect of a $12-an-hour minimum wage by 2022 for all Michigan workers, including tipped servers, could be put to a popular vote this fall.
Nearly 51 million households don't earn enough to afford a monthly budget.
A higher minimum wage for small business employees will boost spending and the economy, and that is good for all businesses.
Minimum wage increases sound like good news for employees, however, it can be trouble for your small business, unless you're prepared.
It's the final definitive increase provided by a 2014 law.
Target Corp. is raising its minimum hourly wage for workers to $11 starting next month and then to $15 by the end of 2020.
The group is also looking to end Michigan's two chair pay system so that even workers who receive tips will have a $12 per hour minimum wage.
The lower minimum wage for tipped employees would eventually equal the regular minimum wage, too.
Workers walked off the job at a McDonald's on West Grand Boulevard and joined members of "Fight for 15" as they protested for a $15 minimum wage.
With minimum wage discussions being conducted everywhere, one may wonder how their small business fits into the conversation.
Small business owners can reduce the amount of employee turnover by providing a fair and healthy salary to their staff.
Hundreds of low wage workers and their supporters are rallying to call out "corporate bad actors that don't pay their fair share of taxes."
Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington are among the states with active "Fight for $15" efforts.
That is $14 more a week, or $728 a year, for those working full-time.
The Michigan Senate is poised to approve a bill that would lower the minimum wage that can be paid to 18- and 19-year-old workers.
The Lapeer Fire Department is investigating a third-alarm fire at an apartment complex that occurred Thursday morning.
President Biden is soon expected to announce whether Nippon Steel's proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel will be allowed to proceed.
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Police responded to a home on the 2000 block of Nollar Bend Road in Northfield Township around 8:30 p.m. on New Year's Day for a shooting report.
State police say the cause of death is currently unknown, and there are no indications of foul play.
Detroit is one of six teams sending at least five players to the Pro Bowl Games.
The Lapeer Fire Department is investigating a third-alarm fire at an apartment complex that occurred Thursday morning.
President Biden is soon expected to announce whether Nippon Steel's proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel will be allowed to proceed.
There's some good news for Michigan motorists ahead of the new year as gas prices have dropped 7 cents from last week.
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Motorists in Metro Detroit are filling up for an average of $3.06 per gallon.
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The grants are in addition to the $1.8 million that Stellantis provided for home repairs to 120 homeowners on the east side in 2020 and 2021.
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Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have reached a divorce settlement, her lawyer says, apparently ending one of the longest and most contentious divorces in Hollywood history.
An Argentine judge has confirmed charges against five people in connection with the death of Liam Payne, a former member of musical group One Direction.
Olivia Hussey won a Golden Globe for best new actress for her part as Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli's 1968 adaptation of William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet."
Apple surreptitiously activated Siri to record user conversations through iPhones and other devices, court finds.
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Broccoli florets from California grower and sold at more than 1,000 Walmart stores are recalled because they could contain listeria.
Law enforcement in Las Vegas provided an update on the investigation into a Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside the Trump International Hotel there early Wednesday.
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"I feel like we should've learned our lesson from COVID, that just because we aren't testing doesn't mean the virus isn't there," Dr. Leana Wen said.
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Defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn says the Detroit Lions have what it takes to win the Super Bowl.
Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey broke his left leg in a collision during a win over the Orlando Magic.
Detroit is one of six teams sending at least five players to the Pro Bowl Games.
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Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan stunned folks when he announced he would not seek re-election and leave the Democratic Party to run for governor as an independent.
Kid Rock was so impressed with the care his dad received, that he donated to BAMF Health through his foundation which has helped numerous causes including those tied to veterans, small businesses and more.
Mary Tyler Moore turned the world on with her megawatt smile as she starred in the iconic "Dick Van Dyke" and "Mary Tyler Moore" shows a generation ago.
The roundtable talked politics and focused on blockbuster news that Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan would run for governor in 2026 but as an independent candidate.
President-elect Donald Trump campaigned with talk of ending the $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit which has helped fuel sales.
Michigan State Police say the human remains found in a wooded area in West Michigan have been identified as 28-year-old Kevin Graves, who was reported missing in 2018.
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