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HB 4001

Labor: hours and wages; minimum hourly wage rate; modify. Amends secs. 4 & 4b of 2014 PA 138 (MCL 408.414 & 408.414b) & repeals 2018 PA 337 (MCL 408.931 - 408.945). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4053'25

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Greg Alexander and 39 co-sponsors

Michigan bill repeals 2018 paid leave requirements and modifies minimum wage law, reducing worker medical leave protections while coordinating with separate legislation on wage standards.

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Bill Summary · HB 4001

Legislative bill overview

HB 4001 modifies Michigan's minimum wage law by amending the 2014 Paid Medical Leave Act and repealing the 2018 paid leave expansion. The bill is tied to HB 4053, suggesting coordinated changes to Michigan's wage and benefits structure. The exact modifications are not detailed in the bill summary provided, but the repeal of 2018 PA 337 indicates a rollback of paid leave requirements enacted seven years ago.

Why is this important

Michigan's minimum wage and paid leave laws directly affect approximately 1 million workers earning near minimum wage and their access to medical leave without pay cuts. Changes to these provisions affect worker protections, employer compliance costs, and economic security for low-wage employees. The tie-bar with HB 4053 suggests these bills work together to substantially reshape labor standards.

Potential points of contention

  • Worker protections vs. employer flexibility: Repealing 2018 PA 337 removes paid medical leave guarantees that workers gained seven years ago; advocates argue this reduces financial security during illness while employers may argue it reduces compliance burdens
  • Lack of transparency on modifications: The bill summary doesn't specify what changes are being made to the minimum wage rate itself (increase, decrease, or elimination of automatic adjustments), making full public evaluation difficult
  • Coordinated legislative package: The tie-bar requirement means this bill cannot pass without HB 4053, limiting independent debate on each measure's merits

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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