This update includes recently introduced bills and those moving through the legislative process. Michigan Farm Bureau’s positions are rooted in the organization’s member-developed policy.
Earned Sick Time and Minimum Wage
House Bills 4001 and 4002, supported by Michigan Farm Bureau, would make several significant changes to the state’s workforce law. House Bill 4001 would repeal the Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act and amend the Workforce Opportunity Wage Act, moderating the annual increases to Michigan’s minimum wage to $15.00 per hour by 2029, while maintaining the tipped minimum wage at 38% of the general wage.
House Bill 4002 would amend the Earned Sick Time Act by raising the threshold for covered employers to those with 50 or more employees, effectively exempting smaller businesses like family farms. It would also introduce several exemptions, including for employees who work fewer than 25 hours per week, those working 25 weeks or less in a benefit year, and certain variable hour employees.
The bills passed the House (63-41) on January 23 and await committee referral in the Senate.
Related MFB news stories:
Farm Bureau backs House bill to fix earned sick time for small businesses – Jan. 17
MI farm and rural business groups renew call for Legislature to fix earned sick time – Jan. 28
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