by Liz Gullett | Oct 4, 2024 | Liz Gullett
The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity released the schedule of increases to the state’s minimum wage. The information is in accordance with the recent Michigan Supreme Court ruling regarding the Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act. Effective...
by Liz Gullett | Jun 7, 2024 | Liz Gullett
Legislation aimed at encouraging employers to hire workers facing significant barriers to employment was recently introduced. Key Points: House Bills 5771 and 5772 were sponsored by Representative Jason Hoskins (D-Southfield) and Representative Matt Bierlein...
by Liz Gullett | Mar 1, 2024 | Liz Gullett
This week, the House Labor Committee heard testimony on the new federal rule regarding the classification of independent contractors. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published the final rule on January 10, 2024, and it will take effect nationwide on March 11, 2024....
by Liz Gullett | Jan 12, 2024 | Liz Gullett
On February 12, Michigan’s restored prevailing wage law will take effect. In preparation, Michigan’s Wage and Hour Division is hosting a webinar to discuss the new Act’s implementation and answer questions. Key Points: In March 2023, the legislature passed, and...
by Liz Gullett | Dec 1, 2023 | Liz Gullett
The legality of the legislature’s use of adopt and amend on a ballot proposal increasing the minimum wage will go before the Michigan Supreme Court next week during December’s oral arguments. Key Points: In 2018, two citizens’ initiatives raising the state’s minimum...
