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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs wage, sick leave bills

Published: February 21, 2025 at 6:09 PMUpdated: February 21, 2025 at 7:54 PM

Tags: michigan law, politics

Two bills to amend Michigan’s minimum wage, tipped wage, and sick time laws were signed into law by Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025. The bills go into effect immediately and are retroactive.

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