Work State Law For Employees In Michigan
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Following a recent decision by Michigan's Supreme Court, there will be 2 increases to the minimum wage in 2025. As of January 1, 2025, Michigan's minimum wage is $10. 56 per hour. From February 21, 2025, it is $12.48, with further yearly increases scheduled (with adjustments for inflation):
Michigan is an employment-at-will state, which means that without a written employee contract, employees can be terminated for any reason at any time, provided that the reason is not discriminatory and that the employer is not retaliating against the employee for a rightful action.
No Michigan law requires employers to offer meal and/or rest breaks to employees over the age of 18. If an employer chooses to provide breaks to employees, they must align with the federal requirements: Breaks may be unpaid if they last 30+ minutes and relieve the employee of all duties.
Michigan does not have a state law requiring employees to provide a notice before resigning. However, employees are expected to provide a resignation letter two weeks before the resignation date, or it can vary depending on the employment contract or company policies.
If you need help or have questions about filing a complaint, the U.S. Wage and Hour Division provides a help line at (866) 487-9243. You can contact the Detroit office at (313) 309-4500 or the Grand Rapids office at (616) 456-2004.
(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (4), an employer shall provide an employee with a written work schedule at least 14 calendar days before the first day of the work schedule. The employer shall post the written work schedule in a conspicuous location that is accessible to employees.
New Hire & Withholding Forms - W-4P (Withholding Certificate for Pension or Annuity Payments) - W-4V (Voluntary Withholding Request) - MI W-4P (MI Pension & Annuity Payment Withholding Certificate)
Michigan is an employment-at-will state, which means that without a written employee contract, employees can be terminated for any reason at any time, provided that the reason is not discriminatory and that the employer is not retaliating against the employee for a rightful action.
Minors age 14 and 15 years old combined hours of school and work cannot exceed 48 hours in a workweek. 14- and 15-year-olds may not work before a.m. or after p.m. Minors 16 and 17 years old may work 24 hours per week when school is in session and 48 hours per week when school is not in session.
In 2012, Michigan passed its right-to-work law, which prohibited mandatory union membership as a condition for employment in unionized workplaces.
