Michigan Overtime Laws 2026
Michigan law requires employers to pay overtime compensation at a rate of 1.5 times the regular rate for employment exceeding 40 hours in a workweek.
Calculation Example:
If you work 44 hours in Detroit at $16/hr:
- Regular Pay: 40 hours × $16 = $640.00
- Overtime Rate: $16 × 1.5 = $24.00/hr
- Overtime Pay: 4 hours × $24 = $96.00
- Total Pay: $640 + $96 = $736.00