Filing a Minimum Wage or Overtime Complaint

Contact: Wage and Hour Program 517.322.1825

Agency: Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration

MICHIGAN MINIMUM WAGE HOURLY RATE 

* Effective July 24, 2009 the federal minimum wage increased to $7.25.  Under Section 14 of Public Act 154 of 1964, as amended, being MCL 408.394 (1) the act states: "Sec. 14. (1) This act does not apply to an employer who is subject to the minimum wage provisions of the fair labor standards act of 1938, 29 USC 201 to 219, unless those federal minimum wage provisions would result in a lower minimum hourly wage than provided in this act." 

An employee who believes that his or her employer has violated the Michigan Minimum Wage Law, Act 154 of 1964, may file a complaint with the Wage and Hour Program. A complaint alleging a violation of the Michigan Minimum Wage Law must be filed within 3 years of the date of the alleged violation.  To file a complaint, fill out the Employment Wage Complaint Form and provide relevant information (pay statements, record of hours worked) to support your claim.  There is no charge for filing a complaint.

The time required to complete an investigation depends upon the number of cases under investigation, the complexity of the claim, and cooperation of the employer and employee. Employers are required to provide records and other relevant information. Employees may be asked to assist in the resolution of their claims by providing personal copies of, hours worked, pay statements, or sales if commissions are claimed, and other relevant information.

The Wage and Hour Program does not guarantee payment of minimum wages and overtime wages earned. Collection depends upon the employer's financial ability to pay, business closure, bankruptcy filing, or location of money and assets.