Category: Business
A ruling by the Michigan Supreme Court will increase the state's minimum wage from $10.33 to approximately $12.50 per hour, raising concerns among local business owners like Tim Murlick of Merl's Tavern. Murlick fears that the wage hike will force him to reduce staff and raise prices, potentially leading to decreased tips for servers and driving customers to larger corporations.
Keywords: Michigan minimum wage, business impact, local restaurants
Update At: 8/1/2024