Michigan Employment Contract
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Michigan Legal Requirements
Key MI statutes and obligations that apply to your employment contract.
Requirements
- Michigan at-will employment — Toussaint v. Blue Cross & Blue Shield (1980) exceptions apply
- Michigan minimum wage: $10.33/hour (2024); $15.00/hour by 2028 under Proposal 22-2
- Michigan Paid Medical Leave Act (PMLA): employers with 50+ employees must provide 40 hours paid sick leave/year
- Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act (ELCRA): broad state civil rights protections including LGBTQ+ (2023 amendment)
- Non-compete agreements: enforceable under MCL 445.774a if reasonable
Restrictions & Limits
- Non-competes must be reasonable in duration (typically 1-2 years) and geographic scope
- Non-competes cannot deprive employees of their sole means of livelihood
- Michigan does not have a minimum income threshold for non-competes
Official Statute References
Primary Michigan statutes governing this document type.
Michigan Employment Contract FAQ
Common questions about employment contracts under Michigan law.
What is Michigan's minimum wage in 2024 and how will it change?
Michigan's minimum wage is $10.33/hour in 2024. Under Proposal 22-2 (passed November 2022), the minimum wage will increase to $12.48/hour in 2025, $13.73 in 2026, $14.97 in 2027, and $15.00 in 2028, with annual CPI adjustments thereafter.
Are non-compete agreements enforceable in Michigan?
Yes. Michigan Compiled Law § 445.774a allows non-compete agreements if they are: (1) part of an employment contract, (2) reasonable as to duration, geographical area, and type of employment, and (3) not against public policy. Michigan courts scrutinize but generally enforce reasonable non-competes.
What did Michigan's 2023 ELCRA amendment change?
Michigan's Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act was amended in 2023 to explicitly include sexual orientation and gender identity/expression as protected classes. Michigan became the first Midwest state to codify these protections in its civil rights statute, creating a broader scope than federal law.
Does Michigan require paid sick leave?
Yes. Michigan's Paid Medical Leave Act (PMLA) requires employers with 50 or more employees to provide at least 40 hours (5 days) of paid medical leave per year. Employees earn 1 hour of leave per 35 hours worked. Smaller employers have no state paid sick leave requirement.
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