This toolkit tells you what you can do if you weren’t paid for your work, or think your employer isn’t properly paying you. For general information about wage and hour rules, read the Articles. Read the Common Questions if you have a specific question. Go to Courts & Agencies for information about the court or agency that will handle your case.
You'll find links to legal aid offices and lawyer referral services under Find A Lawyer. If there is a Self-Help Center in your area you can get more help there. If you need something other than legal help, look in Community Services. If you need a fee waiver, an interpreter, a court to accommodate your disability, or more information about going to court, visit Going to Court.
Common Questions
The Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) sets a minimum wage for all workers in the U.S. The current FLSA minimum wage rate is $7.25 per hour. The FLSA allows state governments to set higher minimum wage rates for their state. While workers can be paid more than the FLSA’s minimum wage, they generally cannot be paid less.
To learn more, read Getting Paid: Wage Laws and Common Violations.
The Michigan Workforce Opportunity Wage Act (WOWA) establishes the minimum wage that Michigan workers must be paid. Currently, the minimum wage in Michigan is $9.87.
To learn more, read Getting Paid: Wage Laws and Common Violations.
Federal, state, and local laws regulate wages in Michigan. Depending on the type of employment, some employers, employees, and work-related activities might not be covered by those laws.
To learn more, read When Wage Laws Apply.