Michigan Payroll and HR Resources

State Minimum Wage (as of 2024): $10.33

Overtime Rules: In Michigan, overtime is paid at 1.5 times the regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek.

State Income Tax Rate: Michigan has a flat state income tax rate of 4.25%.

Unemployment Insurance Rate: Employers in Michigan pay an unemployment insurance rate that varies, but it generally ranges between 0.06% and 10.3% based on their experience rating.

Michigan Income Tax Withholding Form (MI-W4): For employers to withhold the correct state income tax from employee wages.

• [MI-W4 form]

Michigan New Hire Reporting Form: Required for employers to report newly hired or rehired employees in Michigan.

• [New Hire Reporting Form]

Michigan Unemployment Insurance Reporting Form: To be filled out by employers contributing to the state's unemployment insurance fund.

• [UI Reporting Form]

Labor Law Posters: 

The State of Michigan requires that employers post the following notices in a prominent location:

• Michigan Safety and Health Protection on the Job
• MIOSHA Log 300 Forms (annual summary of injuries and illnesses)
• SDS Location Poster and SDS New & Revised Poster (employers that have hazardous chemicals)
• Michigan Whistleblowers Protection Act
• Minimum Wage and Overtime (WHD 9904)
• Michigan Discrimination Law
• Youth Employment
• Michigan Employment Security Act Notice to Employees (regarding unemployment compensation)
  
  The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs provides the first five posters for free here and here.
  The Michigan Department of Civil Rights provides the Michigan Discrimination Law poster for free here.
  The Michigan Department of Education provides the Youth Employment poster for free here.
  The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency provides the Michigan Employment Security Act Notice to Employees poster for free here.
  
  These requirements are in addition to federal posting requirements.

Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO): Comprehensive resources about labor laws, wage and hour regulations, and other employment-related matters.

Michigan Workers' Compensation Agency: Information related to workers’ compensation requirements, benefits, and claim processes in Michigan.