News & Fun in Michigan
Michigan lawmakers are advancing bills that threaten minimum wage and paid sick leave protections for 1.5 million workers. Critics warn these changes could harm public health and exacerbate economic instability, prompting widespread opposition and calls to uphold existing worker protections.
Michigan’s Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a law expanding unemployment benefits for the first time in over 20 years, increasing weekly payments and extending benefit duration. This move reverses previous cuts, addressing economic hardships and advocating for worker rights amid partisan tensions and rising living costs in the state.
Michigan workers facing wrongful repayment of pandemic unemployment benefits can join a $55 million class action settlement until December 20, 2024. The lawsuit addresses issues stemming from the UIA’s overwhelmed system during COVID-19, offering financial relief and improved services moving forward.
