August 16, 2009
MI Michigan Minimum Wage
Beginning July 1, 2008, Michigan minmum wage is $7.40 per hour.
Michigan Tipped employees may be paid $2.65 per hour provided they receive and report tips that when combined with their hourly rate equals or exceeds the minimum hourly wage rate .
A training wage of $4.25 per hour may be paid to employees 16-19 years of age for the first 90 days of their employment.
Michigan Minors under 18 years of age may be paid 85% of the minimum hourly wage rate effective October 1, 2006. The minimum wage for minor is $7.25 per hour starting from July 24, 2009.
Q) Can an employer withhold wages for disciplinary action?
No, an employer can not withhold wages for disciplinary action. All earned wages are required to be paid on the scheduled pay date. Note: employers are required to deduct certain deductions as required by law or permitted through a collective bargaining agreement. Deductions, other than those required by law or collective bargaining agreement, require the employees signed written consent for the deduction.
Q) Is there a law that I get paid double time or triple time when I work a holiday?
No, employers are not required to pay double time or triple time for holidays. If an employer has a written contract or policy that employees will be paid double time or triple time for holidays, then the employer is obligated to pay employees as required by the written contract or policy.
WAGE & HOUR DIVISION
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LABOR & ECONOMIC GROWTH
P.O. BOX 30476
LANSING, MI 48909-7976
LANSING – MAIN OFFICE
Hours 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
WAGE & HOUR DIVISION
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF
LABOR & ECONOMIC GROWTH
6546 Mercantile Way, Suite 5
P.O. BOX 30476
LANSING, MI 48909-7976
Tel: 517.335.0400
Fax: 517.335.0077
WHINFO@MICHIGAN.GOV
