Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 21, 2023
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MRLA President & CEO Provides Statement pertaining to the Michigan Supreme Court Granting Leave in Mothering Justice, et. al. v. Dana Nessel, more commonly referred to as the “Adopt and Amend” case
“We are surprised by the Michigan Supreme Court’s decision to accept the ‘Adopt-and-Amend’ case on appeal given the thorough and unanimous decision out of the Court of Appeals. We are committed to defending the integrity and solvency of the restaurant industry, which remains perilously stuck in the middle of a legal argument over legislative authority, not restaurant operations. If the Michigan Supreme Court ultimately rules against the legislature and the 2018 proposals are allowed to be implemented as originally crafted, restaurant operators would immediately experience more than 200% labor cost inflation at a time when their recovery remains tenuous and the median wage for tipped employees currently exceeds $27 per hour. The inevitable result would be instantaneous menu price increases, significant layoffs and more restaurant closures.”
- Justin Winslow, MRLA President & CEO
- Justin Winslow, MRLA President & CEO
About the Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association
Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association (MRLA) is the recognized leader of Michigan's hospitality industry, providing essential services to the foodservice and lodging community. Founded in 1921 as the Michigan Restaurant Association and now known as the MRLA, the Association represents over 5,500 Michigan foodservice and lodging establishments. The industry plays an integral role in Michigan's economy, employing more than 450,000 people and creating nearly $44.6 billion in annual sales. For more information, visit www.mrla.org and www.detroitrla.org.
Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association (MRLA) is the recognized leader of Michigan's hospitality industry, providing essential services to the foodservice and lodging community. Founded in 1921 as the Michigan Restaurant Association and now known as the MRLA, the Association represents over 5,500 Michigan foodservice and lodging establishments. The industry plays an integral role in Michigan's economy, employing more than 450,000 people and creating nearly $44.6 billion in annual sales. For more information, visit www.mrla.org and www.detroitrla.org.
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