Michigan 2023-2024 Regular Session

Michigan House Bill HB6287

Introduced
12/12/24  

Caption

Labor: hours and wages; minimum wage; modify. Amends sec. 4 of 2018 PA 337 (MCL 408.934).

Impact

The bill establishes that every October, starting from 2022 to 2030, the state treasurer will calculate an adjusted minimum wage rate based on inflation. This means that the minimum wage will not only increase annually but will also be sensitive to changes in the cost of living as indicated by the Consumer Price Index (CPI-W). Such adjustments are intended to bolster the purchasing power of low-wage workers and protect them from economic downturns. However, increases in the minimum wage could be suspended if the unemployment rate exceeds 8.5% in the preceding year, adding a safety valve to the proposed wage hikes.

Summary

House Bill 6287 seeks to amend the Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act of 2018 by adjusting the minimum wage rates in Michigan. The bill proposes an incremental increase in the minimum hourly wage, starting from $10.00 in 2019 to potentially reaching $20.00 by 2030. This structured approach aims to provide a clear pathway for wage growth, aiming to ensure that workers' earnings keep pace with economic conditions.

Contention

Despite the intent to support workers, the bill has raised concerns among various stakeholders. Opponents argue that steep increases in the minimum wage could lead to unintended consequences such as higher unemployment rates or increased operational costs for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises which may struggle to absorb these costs. Advocates for economic freedom believe that these measures might disproportionately affect economic growth and job availability in the state. Consequently, debates surrounding this bill focus not only on the significance of fair wages but also on the broader implications for the state's economic environment.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MI HB4075

Labor: hours and wages; minimum wage; modify. Amends sec. 4 of 2018 PA 337 (MCL 408.934).

MI SB0008

Labor: hours and wages; minimum hourly wage rate; modify Amends secs. 2, 4, 4d, 9 & 10 of 2018 PA 337 (MCL 408.932 et seq.).

MI SB0991

Labor: hours and wages; improved workforce opportunity wage act 2018 PA 337; restore 2018 PA 368 amendments. Amends secs. 4, 4a, 4d, 10 & 15 of 2018 PA 337 (MCL 408.934 et seq.).

MI HB4001

Labor: hours and wages; minimum hourly wage rate; modify. Amends secs. 4 & 4b of 2014 PA 138 (MCL 408.414 & 408.414b) & repeals 2018 PA 337 (MCL 408.931 - 408.945). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4053'25

MI HB6056

Labor: hours and wages; minimum hourly wage rate; modify.

MI SB0015

Labor: benefits; earned sick time; modify. Amends secs. 2, 3, 4, 6 & 7 of 2018 PA 338 (MCL 408.962 et seq.).

MI SB0992

Labor: benefits; earned sick time act 2018 PA 338; restore 2018 PA 369 amendments. Amends title & secs. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11 & 14 of 2018 PA 338 (MCL 408.961 et seq.) & repeals secs. 6, 9 & 13 of 2018 PA 338 (MCL 408.966 et seq.).

MI HB296

Minimum wage; clarifies definition of wages.

MI HB4492

Labor: hours and wages; sharing gratuities with other employees; allow an employer to require. Amends sec. 4d of 2018 PA 337 (MCL 408.934d).

MI HB4168

Labor: hours and wages; employer offset of wages due an employee in a pay period based on the amount of gratuities the employee receives; prohibit. Amends sec. 4d of 2018 PA 337 (MCL 408.934d).

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.