With inflation on the rise, people are desperately trying to maintain their way of life and cope with the prices of everyday items skyrocketing. Hopefully the proposed increase in minimum wage for Michiganders will help relieve some of the pressure.
The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (MDLEO) has issued a statement saying that on January 1, 2023, the hourly minimum wage will be raised from $9.87 to $10.10 per hour. This is per the Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act of 2018.
The 85% rate for minors ages 16-17 will increase to $8.59 per hour, with the hourly rate for tipped employees increasing to $3.84 per hour. These increases may be affected by pending litigation.
For more information on the wage increase along with further details visit: Michigan.gov/wagehour.
Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell
