Gretchen Whitmer told legislative leaders Wednesday that if an agreement to amend pending minimum wage and paid sick leave laws cannot be struck this week, they should consider delaying the laws until July 1 to buy more time for negotiations.

House Republicans have proposed a compromise deal with Senate Democrats that would prevent tipped employees from becoming minimum wage workers while preserving the $15 minimum wage hike. Negotiations over the deal are ongoing Wednesday,

As the February 21, 2025 deadline looms for changes to Michigan’s minimum wage and earned sick time laws, Governor Gretchen Whitmer has suggested

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wants the Michigan Legislature to preserve the state's current tipped wage system at least until July 1 and work out a plan for what to do next.

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle said they hope a deal can be reached without waiting until July. “We have zero interest in an extension,” said a House Republican source. “A deal is on the table now.

The Michigan Senate passed a bill to increase the tipped minimum wage but not eliminate it entirely as ordered by the Michigan Supreme Court.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wants the Michigan Legislature to preserve the state's current tipped wage system at least until July 1 and work out a plan for what to do next. (Feb. 12, 2025)