Category: Regulations

Alliance Announces Amendments To Make Paid Sick Leave Mandate More Palatable

Recently, Senate Bill 1175 was introduced to make amendments to the Earned Sick Time Act. While this bill would indeed lighten the burden of this act for employers, the Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance believes there is more that can be done to assist business… Continue Reading “Alliance Announces Amendments To Make Paid Sick Leave Mandate More Palatable”

Minimum Wage Increase & Paid Sick Leave Mandate Passed by Legislature

On September 5, 2018, the Michigan House and Senate passed Initiative Proposals 3 and 4 which will respectively raise the minimum wage to $12 per hour by the year 2022, and require all employers to provide at least 5 days worth of paid sick… Continue Reading “Minimum Wage Increase & Paid Sick Leave Mandate Passed by Legislature”

Grassroots Efforts Stop Local Unit Internet Prohibition Bill

Recently, House Bill 5099 was introduced by State Rep. Michele Hoitenga (R – Manton) that would have had immediate and potentially negative consequences for efforts in northern Michigan to grow a network of high speed internet service infrastructure. HB 5099 as written would prohibit… Continue Reading “Grassroots Efforts Stop Local Unit Internet Prohibition Bill”

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