Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the "adopt-and-amend" strategy

This past Friday, the Grand Rapids Chamber hosted a webinar on the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the "adopt-and-amend" strategy, resulting in higher minimum wages, the elimination of the tip credit, and expanded paid leave. Employers across the state will face significant impacts, particularly in industries heavily reliant on tipped workers.

Olivia Lanctot, an attorney at Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge, provided a comprehensive overview of the ruling and its implications. Olivia recommended that employers:

  1. Identify all employees and their current wage rates.

  2. Determine positions that may need to be modified.

  3. Assess short- and long-term budgets to ensure compliance with the timeline.

  4. Include Paid Time Off and Sick Time in budget analysis.

  5. Involve your CPA and HR teams if applicable, and assess your systems and capabilities.

    Learn more: webinar recording presentation slides

Jessica Gutowski-Slaydon