Michigan compliance topics.
Final Pay & Termination →
No distinction between voluntary and involuntary separation.
Paid Leave
See workbook for full paid leave rules.
Pay Transparency
Pay transparency legislation proposed — monitor for passage and effective date.
Background Checks
No statewide BTB or credit check law. Detroit and other cities have local ordinances.
Non-Compete
See workbook for full non-compete rules.
Meal & Rest Breaks
See workbook for full meal & rest breaks rules.
Predictive Scheduling
No predictive scheduling law.
New Hire Reporting
Federal standard applies. Online submission recommended.
Payroll Tax & Garnishment
Rate held at 4.25% for TY2026 per official MI Treasury determination April 15, 2026 (general fund growth 1.56% did not exceed inflation 2.70%, so statutory rate-reduction trigger not activated).
What to get.
Payroll Admin Bundle
Final Pay, Paid Leave, Meal & Rest, Payroll Tax & Garnishment — four workbooks built around payroll workflows.
Payroll friction score 2 > HR score 0.