Michigan labor laws
The pay and leave rules Michigan employers most often ask about: posting salary ranges, paid sick leave, overtime and state leave programs.
Last verified November 2, 2026. Sources: loio.com, michigan.gov.
Not requiredPay ranges in job ads
YesStatewide paid sick leave
NoState paid leave or disability program
$13.73Minimum wage
Pay transparency
Michigan has no statewide law requiring salary ranges in job postings.
State law preempts local salary history bans; ban applies to state agencies only
Paid sick leave
Michigan requires paid sick leave: 1 hour per 30 hours worked (ESTA, amended 2025-02-21), capped at 72 hrs (11+ employees); 40 hrs (10 or fewer). Coverage: all employers; small businesses phased in 2025-10-01.
Overtime
Non-exempt employees earn 1.5 times their regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Michigan require salary ranges in job postings?
- No statewide law requires it. State law preempts local salary history bans; ban applies to state agencies only
- Is paid sick leave required in Michigan?
- Yes. 1 hour per 30 hours worked (ESTA, amended 2025-02-21), up to 72 hrs (11+ employees); 40 hrs (10 or fewer).
- When is overtime due in Michigan?
- For non-exempt employees, at 1.5 times the regular rate after 40 hours in a workweek.