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Michigan Employment Contract Template

Use a Michigan Employment Contract template to outline an employee’s responsibilities and the pay and benefits they will receive from an employer.

Published January 22, 2023

A Michigan employment contract helps protect both the employer and the employee. An employment contract outlines what is expected of both parties, such as the job responsibilities of the employee, the period of employment, and the compensation they will receive from the employer. When using a Michigan employment contract, it’s important to know the state laws about employment.

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  • Employment Contracts: What to Consider as an Employer in Michigan
  • Michigan Employment Contract Sample

Employment Contracts: What to Consider as an Employer in Michigan

Before you write your Michigan employment contract, ensure you know Michigan’s labor requirements and regulations.

At-Will

Michigan is an at-will employment state.

Minimum Wage Laws in Michigan

Basic Minimum Rate (per hour): $10.10

Premium Pay After Designated Hours: Weekly – 40

In Michigan, the minimum wage will increase annually on a set schedule until 2030, as long as the unemployment rate in the preceding year does not exceed 8.5%.

Any employees 16-17 years of age can be paid 85% of the minimum wage.

Employment/Age Certification in Michigan

For minors under 18, employment certificates are required in Michigan. However, there are some exceptions when an employment certificate is not required:

  • A minor of 16 years or older who has completed the requirements for high school or has obtained a high school equivalency certificate and provided a copy to their employer.
  • A minor of 17 years old who has passed the general education development test and provided a copy to their employer.

Employment certificates can be obtained from the Michigan Department of Education.

Age certification is mandatory in Michigan for minors under 18 but is included as part of an employment certificate.

Payday Requirements in Michigan

Payday requirements in Michigan vary by occupation. Generally, employees should be paid on, or before, the first day of each calendar month for the wages earned by the employee during the first 15 days of the previous month. Employees should also be paid on an established regularly recurring payday. [1]

Minimum Periods for Breaks and Meals in Michigan

Michigan does not require minimum paid rest periods or minimum meal periods.

Michigan Employment Contract Sample

Below, you can download a Michigan employment contract template in PDF or Word format:

Employment Contract

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  1. Section 408.472 Michigan Payment of Wages and Fringe Benefits. http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(ehxjap3kf1yc0guxmjgjt4tc))/mileg.aspx?page=GetObject&objectname=mcl-408-472
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