Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that increases the minimum wage this year to $12.00 an hour instead of $12.48 as ordered by the court, and also preserves a lower minimum wage for restaurant servers and bartenders who receive tips in Michigan.

Highlights:

• Increases the state minimum wage in Michigan to the following (Sec. 4):

• $12.00 beginning February 21, 2025;

• $12.50 beginning January 1, 2026;

• $13.00 beginning January 1, 2027;

• $14.00 beginning January 1, 2028; and

• $15.00 beginning January 1, 2029

• Prohibits an employer from displacing an employee to hire an individual at the hourly wage authorized under this bill and specifies violators shall be fined $1,000 (Sec. 4).

• Defines “displace” in this bill to include the termination of employment or any reduction of hours, wages, or employment (Sec. 4).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 4).

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