To prohibit local governments from enacting or enforcing "living wage" ordinances which are different from the state minimum wage act. “Living wage” ordinances passed by municipalities prohibit employers who do business with the municipality from paying employees less than an amount set by the municipality’s legislative body. These amounts range from $8 to $12 or more, with or without benefits. The bill would also revise the state minimum wage law so the Michigan minimum lawful rate would automatically change if the federal rate is changed.
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