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State representative outlines recent minimum-wage and earned-sick-time bills
Summary
A newly seated state representative told Roseville City Council members on Feb. 25 that the Legislature recently passed measures changing Michigan’s minimum wage and earned sick time; she summarized key provisions and encouraged residents to contact her office.
Representative Mai Song, the state representative for the 13th House District, updated the Roseville City Council on Feb. 25 about recent state legislation affecting wages and earned sick time.
Song told the council that “the minimum wage is now $12.48. That's up from, I think, dollars $10.56 cents. And eventually, it will go up to $15 by 2027.” She said the legislation also changed the minimum cash (tipped) wage for employees who rely on tips, which she said “has gone up to $4.74” and is scheduled to increase further over time.
Why it matters: Song said the bills will affect local workers and small businesses in Roseville and urged residents and employers to review guidance from the Michigan Department of Labor. “This bill would allow employees to earn 1 hour of sick time for every 30 hours that they work,” she said, summarizing House Bill 4002. She added the bill provides small employers (fewer than 10 employees) extra time to implement the requirement and gives start-ups a multi-year delay before they must comply, and that some nonprofits are exempt from the paid portion of the law.
Details cited from the presentation: - Senate Bill 8 (as cited by Song) changes the state minimum-wage schedule; Song said the wage is $12.48 and will reach $15 by 2027. - House Bill 4002 (as cited by Song) modifies earned-sick-time rules so employees accrue one hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked; the measure allows employers with fewer than 10 employees additional time before implementation and permits start-ups a delayed compliance period. - Song said the Michigan Department of Labor (Labor & Economic Opportunity) will provide employer guidance and required posting materials.
Song encouraged residents to contact her office for more information and said materials and a newsletter sign-up are available on her website (repxiong.com, as provided in her remarks). She also noted the governor’s recommended executive budget had proposed increases in per-pupil school funding and continued free school meals, and she said negotiations in the Legislature were ongoing.
Council reaction and context: Council members thanked Song for appearing and described the update as helpful. No council action was taken on the legislative items during the meeting.
Looking ahead: Song invited residents to reach out to her office with questions and said her staff can provide additional details on implementation timelines and employer responsibilities.
