Michigan Senate, tipped minimum wage and Bill 8

Michigan Senate passes bill watering down court-ordered changes to tipped minimum wage
The Michigan Senate passed a bill to increase the tipped minimum wage but not eliminate it entirely as ordered by the Michigan Supreme Court.
Tipped wage rework bill passes Michigan Senate
A bill to keep the tipped minimum wage in Michigan — with some changes — passed the state Senate Thursday. Senate Bill 8, introduced by state Sen. Kevin Hertel, D-St. Clair Shores, would amend the Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act,
Michigan Senate passes compromise bill on tipped wages, minimum wage ahead of deadline
Republicans, numerous service industry workers and restaurant owners have warned that phasing out the subminimum wage for tipped workers will put jobs and businesses at risk.
Michigan Senate votes to cut back looming minimum wage hikes for tipped workers
The move was a key step, but not the final step, toward the state Legislature intervening in a Michigan Supreme Court decision.
Bill passes in Michigan Senate to raise minimum wage, preserve tipped credit
LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Senate approved a bill Thursday night that would increase the state's minimum wage and preserve tipped wage credit. Senate Bill 8 passed with a 20-12 vote. It's now headed to the state House.
Michigan Senate votes to scale back tipped wage hike in bipartisan deal
LANSING — The Michigan Senate voted late Thursday to advance legislation that would significantly scale back a pending increase in the state's tipped wage under a bipartisan deal the House appeared ready to OK, too.
Deal close on Michigan's minimum wage for tipped workers, key lawmaker says
The negotiations at the state Capitol were ongoing Wednesday, nine days before a Michigan Supreme Court-ordered minimum wage hike takes effect.
Michigan Senate passes bill amending minimum wage increase
The Michigan Senate on Thursday approved a bill that amends the timeline of the minimum wage increase ahead of the new law going into effect next week.
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