Michigan Employment Law: State Guide
Use this page as the parent hub for Michigan employment law content. It links to topic hubs and key state resources.
Quick Links
- Wages & Hours: Meal Break Laws
- Federal complaints: EEOC • EEOC Deadlines
- Templates: Sample Employment Complaint Letters
Core Topics
- Wrongful Termination (at-will, exceptions, retaliation)
- Wages & Hours (minimum wage, overtime, final pay, wage claims)
- Leave Laws (FMLA, pregnancy, paid/unpaid state leave)
- Discrimination & Harassment (state/federal coverage)
- Employment Contracts (non-compete, non-solicit, confidentiality)
Michigan Overview (Employment at Will)
Michigan generally follows at-will employment. Firings for discriminatory or retaliatory reasons may be unlawful. Employer policies or contracts can modify at-will in limited ways.
Where to File
- Federal (discrimination/retaliation): EEOC – https://www.eeoc.gov/filing
- Wage issues (federal): U.S. DOL WHD – https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd
- State resources: Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity
What to Prepare (Checklist)
- Employment documents (offer letters, policies, handbooks)
- Pay records and schedules
- Timeline of events with dates/witnesses
- Copies of complaints you made internally
FAQs
- Are adult meal breaks required? See Meal Break Laws.
- How fast must I act? Deadlines can be short—see EEOC Deadlines.
Disclaimer
This hub provides general information, not legal advice. Laws change and can vary by situation. Consult a licensed employment attorney for guidance.