In this episode of Policy Pros, Doug DeVos and Jase Bolger discuss how policy shapes Michigan's workforce. They highlight the importance of pro-jobs legislation…
Starting February 21, Michigan’s paid sick leave legislation goes into effect, requiring all businesses, including small businesses and restaurants, to provide paid sick leave to…
On February 21, Michigan’s new paid sick leave legislation will go into effect, impacting workers and businesses across the state. As a result, small businesses…
Effective February 21, 2025, Michigan’s Earned Sick Time Act will replace the Paid Medical Leave Act, following the Michigan Supreme Court's July 2024 ruling. As…
For small businesses, few things matter more than a level playing field and a strong workforce. The West Michigan Policy Forum agrees with Gov. Gretchen…
Michigan’s former Right-to-work law has always been about jobs. And at Southwest Michigan First, we believe the greatest force for change is a job. With…
With confidence in our politicians near an all-time low in the United States, it is essential for all elected officials, both Republican and Democrat, to…
Last November, Tennessee joined eight other states in recognizing worker freedom as a fundamental right by constitutionalizing right-to-work - the law that protects workers from…
As Michigan’s Right-to-work (RTW) law celebrates 10 years as a statute, it also faces the possibility of repeal from the incoming Democratic majority. In this…
In 2018, at the urging of the National Federation of Independent Business in Michigan (NFIB) and the business community, the Michigan legislature adopted the minimum…
Caught between record-low unemployment and record-high inflation, it’s no secret that entrepreneurs are facing unprecedented challenges. It’s rare to enter a retail store or restaurant…
The hospitality industry is filled with incredible servers, who, for the most part, intentionally chose this business because of the perks of tipping. In an…
The West Michigan Policy Forum recently kicked off bi-monthly legislative chats to provide an intimate opportunity to have our members listen to, glean from, and…
