Michigan had a new minimum wage kick into effect this past October 1. The Michigan 2006/2007 Minimum Wage jumped up to $6.95 then, which was nearly a 10 percent increase over the former minimum wage before the Michigan 2006/2007 Minimum Wage increase, with the former wage being $5.15, or the same as the federal minimum wage.
The wage increases to the Michigan 2006/2007 Minimum Wage will not stop there. As of July 1, 2007, the Michigan 2006/2007 Minimum Wage will become $7.15 per hour, and then when July 1, 2008, rolls around, the Michigan 2006/2007 Minimum Wage will become $7.40 per hour.
The Michigan 2006/2007 Minimum Wage also has different pay rates for workers under the age of 18. Those rates are $5.91 starting back on October 1, 2006, which will then go up to $6.08 on July 1, 2007. Then when July 1, 2008, comes around, the Michigan 2006/2007 Minimum Wage for workers under the age of 18 will become $6.29.
The hourly minimum wage for tipped workers will not be affected by the Michigan 2006/2007 Minimum Wage. It will remain at $2.65 per hour, but the new law does make sure that employers have to ensure that all of their tipped employees earn at least an hourly wage of $6.95 per hour when tips and the cash salary are tallied together.
All of the source materials and information for the Michigan 2006/2007 Minimum Wage can be had from the Michigan Wage and Hour Division of the Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth. This of course includes the postings that will proclaim the new Michigan 2006/2007 Minimum Wage to workers at work sites across the state.
If you are an employer in Michigan, it is up to you to make sure you have the updated employment compliance posters for the new Michigan 2006/2007 Minimum Wage.
