Blog tagged as Employment

Michigan Eyeing $15 Minimum Wage By 2030 

08/01/24 01:26 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Michigan Eyeing $15 Minimum Wage By 2030 
Michigan's $10.33-an-hour minimum wage will increase from around $12.25 to $12.30 an hour and tipped workers will see their base wage go up from $3.93 an hour to around $5.90 an hour by Feb. 21, 2025, under a Supreme Court ruling on Wednesday.

Supreme Court Rules 'Adopt And Amend' Unconstitutional 

08/01/24 01:21 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Supreme Court Rules 'Adopt And Amend' Unconstitutional 
The Michigan Supreme Court split along party lines on Wednesday to rule that the Republican-led Legislature’s adopt-and-amend tactic for minimum wage and paid sick leave initiatives in 2018 was unconstitutional.

Report: Young Public Service Workers Have Positive Job Morale, But Financial Stress

09/29/23 11:06 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Report: Young Public Service Workers Have Positive Job Morale, But Financial Stress
Younger public service workers under age 35 reported positive job morale, but continue to experience financial stress, according to a recent report.

MCSC To Treat Marijuana Like Alcohol In Hiring Some Positions

07/13/23 11:59 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
MCSC To Treat Marijuana Like Alcohol In Hiring Some Positions
Certain state employees will no longer be tested for marijuana during the hiring process under a regulation change that was unanimously approved Wednesday by the Michigan Civil Service Commission (MCSC), which will test for marijuana in the same way as for alcohol.

Supreme Court To Hear Adopt And Amend Arguments

06/22/23 03:16 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Supreme Court To Hear Adopt And Amend Arguments
The Michigan Supreme Court agreed Wednesday morning to hear arguments on whether the Legislature can adopt a citizens' initiative and then amend it in the same session.