In the final hours before Michigan's minimum wage was set to increase, lawmakers passed two bills that aimed to increase wages at a slightly slower rate.

Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed a compromise that scales back paid sick leave and wages for tipped workers in an effort to appease businesses following a minimum wage hike.

Late-night deal-making on Thursday ended with a compromise and new minimum wage and earned sick time rules in Michigan.

Michigan tipped workers just saw the single-largest raise to their wages in state history. But it could have been higher.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed bills that change minimum wage and requires most employers institute paid sick days.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed the two bills sent to her desk late Thursday night that change the state's minimum wage law and paid sick time rules for workers.