On August 22, 2024, the Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity (LEO) issued a press release on the heels of the Mothering Justice decision, about which we previously wrote, and which will drastically change the minimum wage, tip credit, and paid sick leave obligations for Michigan employers.
With respect to paid sick leave, LEO announced that it issued new guidance and FAQs on the Earned Sick Time Act, which goes into effect on February 21, 2025. We will be publishing an Insight shortly detailing all the mandatory changes.
With respect to the minimum wage and tip credit changes, on August 21, the state of Michigan’s Attorney General, LEO, and the Department of Treasury asked the Michigan Supreme Court for clarification on how the Treasurer should calculate adjustments for inflation to set new minimum wage rates, as directed by the July 31 decision. The motion outlines a proposed schedule of new minimum wages based on one interpretation of the Supreme Court’s order, but suggests that ambiguity in the order leaves room for interpretation and therefore lays out five options:
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