The House Select Committee on Protecting Michigan Employees and Small Businesses reported a two-bill package making changes to the new laws regarding the state’s minimum wage and paid sick time laws, set to take effect next month. Without action by the legislature, On February 21, the minimum wage will increase to $12.48/hour, and the tipped rate will increase to $5.99/hour. Additionally, for every 30 hours worked, an employee will accrue 1 hour of sick time.
Proposed Changes:
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- House Bills 4001 and 4002 were introduced by Representatives John Roth (R-Interlochen) and Jay DeBoyer (R-Clay).
- The legislation changes the rate of increases to the minimum wage, increasing the hourly rate to $12 on February 21, $12.50/hour on January 1, 2026, $13/hour on January 1, 2027, $14/hour on January 1, 2028, and $15/hour on January 1, 2029.
- The legislation also makes changes to the forthcoming paid sick time laws.
Movement:
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- The committee held two hearings on the bills this week, taking hours of testimony from interested parties.
- Both bills received bipartisan support from the committee members.
- The bills were sent to the House floor for consideration, we anticipate action in the coming weeks.
