Michigan · updated 2026-10
Michigan Overtime & Break Laws
Time and a half after 40 hours in a workweek.
Overtime
40h / week
Time and a half after 40 hours in a workweek.
1.5x after 40/week under the Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act (MCL 408.934a). It applies to employers with 2 or more employees and excludes FLSA-covered employment unless the state minimum is higher, which it currently is.
Meal break
Not required
No state law requires a meal break for adult employees in Michigan; it's up to the employer. If a break is under 20 minutes, federal law treats it as paid work time.
Rest breaks
Not required
Michigan law doesn't require rest breaks for adults. Short breaks an employer does give (5–20 minutes) must be paid under federal rules.
Minimum wage
$13.73
$13.73 an hour (since 2026-01-01). Rises to $15.00 on 2027-01-01 (2025 SB 8). Tipped cash wage is $5.49 (40% of minimum, rising 2 points/yr to 50% by 2031). Minors under 18 may be paid 85% ($11.67). Applies to employers with 2 or more employees.
Michigan time card
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Michigan pay and break questions
When does overtime start in Michigan?
Time and a half after 40 hours in a workweek. 1.5x after 40/week under the Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act (MCL 408.934a). It applies to employers with 2 or more employees and excludes FLSA-covered employment unless the state minimum is higher, which it currently is.
Are lunch breaks required in Michigan?
No state law requires a meal break for adult employees in Michigan; it's up to the employer. If a break is under 20 minutes, federal law treats it as paid work time.
Are rest breaks required in Michigan?
Michigan law doesn't require rest breaks for adults. Short breaks an employer does give (5–20 minutes) must be paid under federal rules.
What is the minimum wage in Michigan?
$13.73 an hour (since 2026-01-01). Rises to $15.00 on 2027-01-01 (2025 SB 8). Tipped cash wage is $5.49 (40% of minimum, rising 2 points/yr to 50% by 2031). Minors under 18 may be paid 85% ($11.67). Applies to employers with 2 or more employees.
Workers under 18 in Michigan
Teens have extra limits on hours and times of day, and may need a work permit. See Michigan teen work rules and which employers hire at 14 and 15.
Questions or a complaint? Contact the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO), Wage & Hour Division.