In 2025, Michigan will raise the minimum wage in two stages: to $10.56 on January 1, 2025 and to $12.48 on February 21, 2025. Tipped workers will now earn 48% of the minimum wage. These changes follow a Michigan Supreme Court ruling that overturned "adopt-and-amend" strategies, letting voter-supported proposals take effect, according to UpNorthLive.
Starting February 21, 2025, the Earned Sick Time Act will let employees earn one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, which can be used for health issues or situations like domestic violence. Senate Bill 40 also extends unemployment benefits from 20 to 26 weeks and increases the maximum weekly benefit from $362 to $614, helping people manage costs while searching for new jobs, as stated by ClickOnDetroit.
Starting in the 2025-2026 school year, all high school coaches in Michigan will be required to have CPR and AED certification, with the American Heart Association emphasizing that "Minutes mean everything in a sudden cardiac arrest." Additionally, by June 30, 2025, Michigan will automatically register eligible voters when they apply for a driver’s license or state ID, and on Tuesday, the state will switch to cage-free egg production. These are key changes affecting Michigan’s laws and regulations, as reported by CBS Detroit.
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