300 Michigan servers and bartenders rally to preserve tipped wage credit at State Capitol amid a minimum wage increase, fearing job loss due to a potential Michigan Supreme Court ruling eliminating tip credit.

Hundreds of Michigan servers and bartenders rallied at the State Capitol, urging lawmakers to preserve the tipped wage credit as the state prepares for a minimum wage increase. Concerns center around a Michigan Supreme Court ruling that could eliminate the tip credit, leading to fears of reduced income and job losses. Surveys show 79% of servers fear job loss, and 83% want to maintain the current system, highlighting significant apprehension within the industry.

September 18, 2024
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