Michigan employment requirements
- Minimum wage
- $13.73/hour for households with 2 or more employees. Otherwise the federal $7.25/hour floor applies.
- Overtime
- 1.5x pay after 40 hours in a week
- Sick leave
- May be required: Michigan's Earned Sick Time Act gives 1 hour per 30 hours worked, with up to 40 hours a year usable at a small employer, but whether it covers a household is not yet settled
- Worker protections
At-will employment state
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Michigan?
Michigan's minimum wage of $13.73/hour applies to households with 2 or more employees. A household with fewer is held to the federal minimum wage of $7.25/hour.