The FHF Restaurant Updates

01/27/2023

Great News! Tip Credit is saved for now! Business will go on as usual. Next step: State Supreme Court will rule on this. I will keep you posted. Be encouraged! Keep up the strong work! We appreciate you!!!

- Teresa

‼️ Today, the Michigan Court of Appeals (COA) issued a ruling from the December 13 hearing in the case Mothering Justice v. Attorney General. The COA ruled 3-0 in favor of the State that Michigan’s constitution does not prevent Michigan’s Legislature from adopting and amending a ballot proposal in the same legislative session. ‼️

What Does this Mean for Operators?
▪️ February 19 is no longer an implementation date for an increased minimum wage or tipped wage
▪️ Michigan minimum wage remains at $10.10 per hour
▪️ Michigan tipped minimum wage remains at $3.84 per hour
▪️ No changes to current paid sick leave requirements

🎙 Statement from MRLA President & CEO, Justin Winslow:
"We are relieved and appreciative of the unanimous ‘Adopt and Amend’ decision out of the Court of Appeals today that will allow Michigan and its 18,000 restaurants and hotels to move forward with greater certainty as to their operating future. Through this ruling, countless restaurants and 50,000 hospitality jobs have been at least temporarily saved. We are optimistic that the Michigan Supreme Court will recognize the same and allow this industry to redirect its focus to the daunting task of recovering from a pandemic that decimated it so completely.”

01/06/2023

Noise.

Col. 3:2 Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.

Remember that God will make a way. It is what He does for His people.

- Teresa

Starting this week, Michigan’s minimum wage is above $10 for the first time, part of a phased increase under state law.

12/17/2022

12/10/2022

This.
Article: Dec. 5th, 2022

“Thanks to tips, service jobs have more frequently become a sound career option for those with a passion for the hustle of hospitality.”

Servers and bartenders say removing the incentive of a tip would result in worse service, lower incomes and higher menu prices at Michigan restaurants. 

12/07/2022

Article: Dec. 5th, 2022

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12/06/2022

Article: Dec. 6th, 2022

On Jan. 1 Michigan's minimum wage will raise to $10.10.

12/05/2022

The Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association just notified us that it's time to call our Senators. I did and spoke with a person in Senator Victory's office about this matter.

From the MRLA: Last week, Senator Wayne Schmidt (GOP) introduced Senate Bill 1233 as a legislative compromise to resolve a court ruling that would devastate the restaurant industry if not fixed before February 2023. Time is short, however, and to resolve this issue the Senate must pass the bill THIS WEEK.

Please follow the attached link to make your voice heard.

THANK YOU!

Teresa

12/03/2022

Nov. 29th, 2022

EAST LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – “This is an imminent threat in February, we’re going to have to deal with this and I don’t know how I’m going to pay for my rent,” s…

11/30/2022

This article leads me to wonder - to what restaurants Mr. O'Leary is referencing. I'd like to ask those restaurants how things are going and what they're doing to adapt to change. I'm also eager to visit the many successful restaurants that Mr. O'Leary and Saru Jayaraman own and operate in the climate that they encourage. I'm sure they have many answers to my questions.

District of Columbia voters’ approval to end the subminimum wage for tipped employees highlights the momentum that worker advocates say could help them spread similar wage-law changes across the US even as the restaurant industry pushes back.

11/30/2022

Grand Rapids Business Journal: Monday, Nov. 28th, 2022

Closing: "We remain hopeful the Court of Claims decision ultimately will be overturned.”

Michigan restaurants are facing a change in industry regulations that could dramatically alter how they operate.

11/28/2022

“The tip credit was briefly eliminated in Maine after a statewide referendum in 2016. Lawmakers reinstated it after restaurant workers lobbied to bring it back.”

M&M

Maine & Michigan

Restaurant owners and workers have launched a campaign against a Portland ballot question that seeks to eliminate the tip credit in favor of an $18-an-hour minimum wage.

11/28/2022

Still celebrating Maine’s ongoing victories. Michigan could look like Maine.

Effective 90 days following adjournment of the 128th Legislature, First Regular Session, unless otherwise indicated.