Michigan overtime.
Michigan layers its own overtime rules on top of the federal FLSA baseline.
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$12.48
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How Michigan calculates overtime.
Weekly overtime
Hours over 40 per workweek paid at 1.5×
Daily overtime
Not required by state law
Double time
Not required by state law
7th consecutive day
No special rule
Calculate your Michigan overtime
The weekly timesheet automatically applies MI rules.
Who's outside the rules
These categories of employees may be exempt from the overtime requirements above:
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Executive, administrative, and professional employees
Michigan follows federal weekly overtime rules.
Minimum wage increased to $12.48 on February 21, 2025.
Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity
(517) 335-0400
https://www.michigan.gov/leo
Michigan at a glance
Michigan's economy reached approximately $650 billion in Gross State Product in 2025, making it the 14th largest economy in the United States. The state remains the heart of American automotive manufacturing while diversifying into electric vehicles, technology, and healthcare sectors.
Industries with frequent overtime
Automotive Manufacturing
With over 1.1 million jobs tied to the automotive sector and 160,000 direct manufacturing employees, assembly line workers, engineers, and production staff frequently work overtime to meet vehicle production demands and model launches.
Healthcare
Michigan's growing healthcare sector serves an aging population, with nurses, aides, and hospital staff commonly working overtime shifts due to staffing shortages and patient care needs.
Advanced Manufacturing
Beyond automotive, Michigan's broader manufacturing sector employs approximately 600,000 workers producing machinery, furniture, and industrial equipment, with overtime common during high-demand periods.
Technology
Emerging tech hubs in Ann Arbor and Grand Rapids employ software developers and IT professionals who often work extended hours on project deadlines and product development cycles.
Michigan overtime FAQ
Under Michigan's Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act (IWOWA), employers must pay 1.5 times your regular pay rate for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek. Michigan does not have a daily overtime threshold, so overtime is calculated weekly, not daily.
As of February 21, 2025, Michigan's minimum wage is $12.48 per hour, making the minimum overtime rate $18.72 per hour. The minimum wage will increase to $13.73 in January 2026 and $15.00 in January 2027.
You have 3 years to file a lawsuit for unpaid overtime under Michigan law. However, to file a complaint with the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, you must do so within 12 months of the alleged violation. Retaliation claims must be filed within 30 days.
Filing a wage claim in Michigan
If you believe you're owed unpaid overtime, here's what to do — in order.
Document all hours worked and gather pay stubs, time records, and any relevant communications
File an Employment Wage Complaint Form online with the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) Wage and Hour Division
Include as much information as possible, including copies of pay statements and detailed records of hours worked
Alternatively, file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Labor or consult with an employment attorney about filing a civil lawsuit
Michigan's minimum wage is undergoing significant scheduled increases through 2027, reaching $15.00 per hour. This means overtime rates will also increase substantially. Workers should be aware that the salary threshold for exempt employees will rise, potentially making more salaried workers eligible for overtime pay.
For general education only. Overtime law changes and has exceptions not listed here. For a specific situation, talk to your employer's HR department, the Michigan Department of Labor, or an employment attorney.