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This week, the Court of Appeals ruled that a ballot proposal to increase Michigan’s minimum wage to $12/hour should be certified by the Board of State Canvassers (BSC). Previously, the BSC voted 2-2 on the question of certification, which meant it was not certified. Proponents of the minimum wage increase appealed to the courts and […]

In accordance with the Workforce Opportunity Wage Act of 2014, Michigan’s minimum hourly wage will increase on January 1, 2018. For non-tipped employees, the rate will increase from $8.90/hour to $9.25/hour. The minimum wage will also increase for tipped employees as they are paid a percentage of the state’s hourly wage. When the Act was […]