Tag Archives: Michigan Legislature

Michigan Legislature Clarifies Teen Work Hour Law

In a move that will likely help employers, the Michigan Legislature recently amended the youth employment law, MCL 409.111. The amendment clarifies the number of hours that minors between the ages of sixteen and eighteen, who are also enrolled in school, may work. The law now states that minors between those ages may work no [...]

Attention Homeowners: Michigan’s Homestead Exemption Act

If you are a Michigan homeowner who has recently purchased another home and you are unable to sell your old Michigan home, Michigan law may provide some relief. Michigan homeowners may simultaneously claim a Principal Residence Exemption on two properties so long as certain conditions are met. The law allows property owners who have established [...]

New “Catering Permit” for Liquor License Holders

Last week, Governor Snyder signed a new law permitting certain liquor licensees to apply for and obtain a new “catering permit” (MCL 436.1547).  The catering permit allows existing licensees to provide and serve liquor at private off-site events.  Previously, even if a licensee was providing food service at an off-site event, the licensee could not [...]

Michigan Smoking Ban – Summary of House Bill No. 4377

The Michigan Legislature has passed a bill which bans smoking in almost all indoor public venues. This ban has been in the works for a long time; many other States have already enacted similar laws. Governor Granholm is expected to sign the bill into law, and it will go into effect on May 1, 2010. [...]

Michigan Legislature Passes New Foreclosure Laws

On May 19, 2009, the Michigan Legislature passed a package of three bills designed to give homeowners facing foreclosure a ninety-day window to meet with their lender and modify the terms of their mortgage.  With the state facing one of the highest foreclosure rates in the nation, lawmakers hope these new laws will ease the [...]