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Work Law Pay Withdrawal In Michigan
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An employer is not allowed to withhold the payment of unpaid wages in a final paycheck. However, it might be legally allowed to make deductions from the final paycheck for certain reasons. These include: Deductions required by law, such as taxes and payments related to a court order.
In Michigan, salary deductions are only permitted for legally required withholdings and benefit elections. However, there are circumstances where deductions from an exempt employee's salary are allowed under federal law.
California law is clear that the final paycheck should be mailed to an employee who quits only if the employee specifically requests that it be mailed and also designates a mailing address.
The Payment of Wages and Fringe Benefits Act covers most Michigan employers and employees. An employee who believes that his or her employer has violated this act may file a complaint with the Wage and Hour Division.
In Michigan, salary deductions are only permitted for legally required withholdings and benefit elections. However, there are circumstances where deductions from an exempt employee's salary are allowed under federal law.
At-Will Employment. Michigan is an at-will employment state, which means that, in the absence of a contract providing to the contrary, either the employer or the employee can terminate the employment relationship for any reason that is not contrary to law. McNeil v. Charlevoix Cty., 772 N.W.
If the employee is discharged in California, then the law requires employers to provide any and all compensation due at the time of separation. The employee can file a wage claim for every day they don't receive a check after the time of separation.