News & Information
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| For Immediate Release |
Contact: Andy Deloney |
June 29, 2007
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517/377-3931 |
Michigan Minimum Wage is $7.15 AS OF JULY 1
As of July 1, the Michigan minimum
is $7.15 per hour.
You will remember that, last year,
when the minimum wage was $5.15 per hour, the Michigan Legislature passed
legislation increasing the wage to $6.95. On July 1, 2008, the wage will
increase again from $7.15 to $7.40.
The payroll wage for tipped
employees remains at $2.65.
The youth minimum wage for 16- and
17-year-old workers is adjusted as well. As part of legislation that was passed
last year to correct some unintended consequences of the minimum wage increase,
the youth minimum wage for these workers was created. The law states that this
wage is to be set at 85 percent of the minimum wage. Therefore, the new youth
minimum wage for 16- and 17-year-old workers has increased from $5.91 to
$6.08.
Legislation has been introduced in
the state House of Representatives which would increase the payroll wage for
tipped employees from $2.65 to $4.90 by July 1, 2008, and annually adjust both
the minimum wage and the payroll wage for tipped employees to inflation. One
hearing on the bill was held on June 12 with a strong presence by the Michigan
Restaurant Association in opposition. No vote was held on the bill but future
activity may yet occur.
Founded in 1921, the Michigan Restaurant Association represents more than 4,500 Michigan foodservice establishments. The foodservice industry plays an integral role in Michigan’s economy, employing more than 436,000 people and creating more than $11.3 billion in total annual sales. For more information, call (517) 482-5244.
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