MI SB0895

Requires restaurants and bar establishments subject to Michigan's wage law to post plain language explanations of tip credit rules in conspicuous workplace locations accessible to employees.

Mandates posting of information about federal minimum wage requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and how federal tip credit rules apply to employee compensation.

Requires posting of Michigan's tip credit minimum wage rate, maximum hourly wage difference employers must pay under tip credit provisions, and the commissioner's telephone number for reporting violations.

Defines "restaurant" as a food service establishment licensed under Michigan's Food Law and "bar establishment" as any counter where alcoholic liquor is sold or consumed.

Changes language in existing posting requirements from "shall" to "must" regarding employer obligations to keep wage records open for inspection by the commissioner.