Changes to Youth Employment Laws

What Michigan Retailers Need to Know
On Oct. 1, 2026, Michigan will implement significant changes to its youth employment laws, affecting both minors seeking employment and the businesses that hire them.
Milkins Jewelers Marks 120 Years of Family Tradition

By: Shandra Martinez
The jewelry store has evolved while preserving family legacy and craftsmanship.
Milkins Jewelers began with a dream and a $50 investment.
Interview with a Regulator: Earned Sick Time and Minimum Wage
By: Sean Egan
Michigan Dept. of Labor and Economic Opportunity
Wage and Hour Division
Michigan’s Wage and Hour Division has regulatory responsibility for the Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) and the Minimum Wage and Overtime Laws.