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State Specific Employment Laws Within Hospitality 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 Work Break Laws Michigan does not have a specific law mandating breaks for adult employees. This means that, technically, it is not illegal for an employer to require an employee to work an 8-hour shift without a break.
Fair employment practices The Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act prohibits Michigan employers with one or more employees from discriminating based on certain characteristics, such as: Religion. Race. Color.
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.
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.
Can an employer change an employee's schedule without notice in Michigan? Yes, in Michigan, employers can change an employee's schedule without advance notice.
Michigan Shift Scheduling bill One key provision requires employers to provide written work schedules to employees at least 14 calendar days before the start of the workweek. If the schedule changes after that point, employees must receive at least 96 hours' notice.
(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.
(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.
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In the State of Michigan, contrary to popular belief, there are no laws that mandate employers to provide their employees with paid or unpaid vacation benefits. This fact sheet contains general information on how the FLSA applies to employees of hotels and motels.There are no requirements for breaks, meal or rest periods for employees 18 years of age or older. All Michigan employers must provide an accrual of 1 hour paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked. In a non-union workplace, the employer has the right to decide how much you will get paid as long as it's at least the legal minimum wage. The Hospitality and Tourism industry cluster is integrated into all parts of the Michigan economy. Federal law (and most state laws) presumes that all employees are nonexempt unless the employer can prove on a case-by-case. The Hospitality and Tourism industry cluster is integrated into all parts of the Michigan economy. Information for state employees and vendors, including hotel listings, travel rates, forms, and regulations. If you are traveling to a job site from your home and the job is out of state, the travel time is not required to be paid under the Fair Labor Standards Act.