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Michigan Statutory Wage & Overtime Authority
Statutory Legal Citation: MCL 408.934
Michigan Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act sets minimum wage at $10.33/hr ($3.93 tipped minimum wage). Overtime required for hours over 40/wk.
Employee Statutory Rights (MI)
- ✓ Statutory minimum wage of $10.33/hr.
- ✓ Paid Medical Leave Act (PMLA): Paid leave accrual for eligible employees.
- ✓ 1.5x regular pay for hours worked over 40 in a single workweek.
Employer Mandatory Obligations (MI)
- § Pay tipped workers at least $3.93/hr direct cash wage.
- § Provide itemized statement of earnings, hours, and deductions with each paycheck.
- § Comply with PMLA paid sick time tracking requirements.
Michigan Statutory Wage & Overtime FAQs
What is the minimum wage in Michigan for 2026? ↓
Under statutory citation MCL 408.934, the 2026 minimum wage in Michigan is $10.33 per hour. Employers paying below this baseline face Department of Labor back-pay audits and statutory interest penalties.
Does Michigan mandate daily overtime pay? ↓
Michigan follows the standard federal FLSA rule (Title 29 U.S.C. § 207). Overtime is calculated weekly for hours exceeding 40 hours in a 7-day workweek with no daily cap.
Can employers in Michigan take a tip credit against wage rates? ↓
Michigan permits employers to claim a maximum tip credit of $6.40/hr against tipped staff, requiring a minimum direct cash wage of $3.93/hr.
Common Michigan Payroll Compliance Traps & Audit Penalties
Failing to track PMLA paid medical leave accrual for eligible hourly staff.
Improper tip pool distributions to managers or supervisors.
Averaging hours across pay periods to avoid weekly overtime calculation.
Did Your Employer Violate Michigan Labor Law?
30-Second Diagnostic • Sourced from MCL 408.934
Based on Michigan labor code standards (MCL 408.934), your responses indicate potential statutory wage violations.
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Department of Labor & State Compliance Fine Exposure in Michigan
Under FLSA § 216(b), mandatory double back pay is assessed for unpaid overtime.
1 hour regular rate premium pay per workday missed under state law.
Waiting time statutory penalties for delayed final paycheck settlement.
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FLSA & MI Overtime Exemption Checklist
Determine if an employee is legally exempt from overtime under state and federal law
Earns at least $844/week ($43,888/yr federal minimum) or state higher threshold (e.g. CA $66,560/yr).
Primary duty involves managing business operations, directing 2+ staff, or exercising independent judgment.
Receives a predetermined, non-deductible salary regardless of quality or quantity of weekly work.
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