Overtime Pay in Michigan
State-specific overview · Employment Law
Michigan requires overtime pay at 1.5 times the regular rate for hours exceeding 40 per week.
How Michigan treats Overtime Pay
Michigan's overtime law mirrors federal requirements, with the 40-hour weekly threshold triggering time-and-a-half compensation. The state generally follows federal exemptions for executive, administrative, and professional employees. Michigan law applies to most private-sector employers and some public employers. Overtime compensation must be paid in the same manner as regular wages, typically on the next regular payday.
The general definition of Overtime Pay
Compensation at an increased rate for hours worked beyond the standard workweek, typically 1.5 times the regular wage.
Overtime pay is extra compensation that employers must provide when employees work more than a certain number of hours per week, usually 40 hours. Under federal law, overtime must be paid at one and a half times the employee's regular hourly rate (called "time and a half"). Some states require overtime for hours over 8 in a single day or for the seventh consecutive day worked. Certain employees, like managers and salaried professionals, may be exempt from overtime requirements. Employers who fail to pay overtime owe back wages plus penalties.
Read the full Overtime Pay entry →This page is a plain-English reference and is not legal advice. State laws change frequently. For specific situations consult a licensed attorney in Michigan.