Michigan Supreme Court Considers Minimum Wage Increase and Legislative Changes

The Michigan Supreme Court is set to decide on the constitutionality of a legislative maneuver used in 2018 to undermine a minimum wage increase and paid sick leave proposal. The controversial "adopt and amend" strategy allowed lawmakers to divert the proposals from the ballot and make significant changes to their original intent. Opponents argue that this move violated the constitutional rights of voters, while defenders claim that the legislature has the authority to adopt and amend laws in the same session. The court's decision will determine whether Michigan workers will see a sudden minimum wage hike, whether restaurant workers will move from a tipped wage to minimum wage, and whether paid sick leave mandates will be expanded to small businesses.