Hearing Held on Federal Labor Rule

Hearing Held on Federal Labor Rule

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....
Prevailing Wage Taking Effect, Webinar Announced

Prevailing Wage Taking Effect, Webinar Announced

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...
Supreme Court to Consider Adopt and Amend

Supreme Court to Consider Adopt and Amend

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...
National Marketing Campaign to Grow Talent Launches

National Marketing Campaign to Grow Talent Launches

A new talent attraction marketing campaign was launched nationally this week, with the goal of growing Michigan’s population and driving the state’s economic future forward. Key Points: Named the “You Can in Michigan” campaign. According to the Michigan Economic...
Growing Michigan Council Starts Field Meetings

Growing Michigan Council Starts Field Meetings

The Growing Michigan Together Council Jobs, Talent, and Economy workgroup kicked off its field meetings this week in Traverse City. The field hearing allows experts to answer questions and share data, policy solutions and lessons learned. The workgroups will share...