by Liz Gullett | Dec 22, 2025 | Liz Gullett
Over the past week, we covered these topics on the MLC Blog… The next scheduled increase to the state’s minimum wage under Michigan’s Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act is set to occur on January 1, 2026. Members of the Senate Democratic Caucus took action...
by Liz Gullett | Dec 19, 2025 | Liz Gullett
The next scheduled increase under Michigan’s Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act is set to occur on January 1, 2026. The Act covers all Michigan employers that have two or more employees, 16 years of age or older. Effective January 1: The minimum hourly wage will...
by Liz Gullett | Dec 19, 2025 | Liz Gullett
On January 1, 2026, the maximum weekly rate for unemployment benefits is scheduled to increase from $446 to $530. The increase is part of bipartisan legislation that was signed into law in December 2024. Key Points: The amount an unemployed worker receives for each...
by Liz Gullett | Dec 12, 2025 | Liz Gullett
In a show of bipartisanship, the Senate voted unanimously to forgive $2.7 billion in overpayments sent to Michigan residents during the COVID-19 pandemic. Background: Given the sharp increase in claims during the pandemic, Michigan’s Unemployment Insurance Agency...
by Liz Gullett | Jun 30, 2025 | Liz Gullett
Over the past week, we covered these topics on the MLC Blog… The House passed bipartisan legislation aimed at protecting Michigan eventgoers from unfairly expensive ticket price hikes. Members of the Senate Republican Caucus introduced a package that would restore...
