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.