Whether Michigan's minimum wage for tipped workers goes into effect as-is on Feburary 21, 2025 remains to be seen. Lawmakers have been attempting to push through some changes they say will take the edge off for businesses.
Meanwhile, Rachel Plankenhorn – whose family has owned and operated the Village Hide-A-Way in Vicksburg for 40 years – says her wait staff want the tip wage left alone. She tells Community Matters they can make a better wage than the legislation seeks to assure just by giving good service to diners.
Episode Resources
SBAM ESTA, Tipped Wage and Minimum Wage Resource Guide
State of MIchigan ESTA Information
Bridge Michigan: As Michigan minimum wage fight rages, bipartisan plan would keep tipped rate
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Former WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an interview program focused on community leaders and newsmakers in and around Battle Creek. Community Matters is heard Saturdays at 8:00 AM Eastern on WBCK-FM (95.3) and anytime at battlecreekpodcast.com.
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