Michigan Wage and Hour, Detroit: Detroit Resource

04 Employment, wages and workplace rights

Michigan (Detroit office)

Government agency

Business hours

State office that takes complaints about unpaid wages, minimum wage and overtime violations, illegal paycheck deductions, unpaid final pay and earned sick time under Michigan law.

What it is

The Wage and Hour Division is the state unit that enforces Michigan's wage, minimum wage, overtime and earned sick time laws. Its main office is in Lansing, with a Detroit office in the Cadillac Place state building.

Why it matters

If your employer did not pay you what you earned, a wage complaint is a free way to recover money without hiring a lawyer. The division can investigate and order payment.

What to know first

Most complaints are filed online or by mail, and the office asks that you call the toll-free number before coming in person. Keep every pay record you have, since those documents drive the investigation.

Limits and eligibility

Handles state wage law claims; complaints generally must be filed within 12 months of the violation, and the division does not handle federal-only claims or private contract disputes.

What to have ready

Employer name and address
Pay stubs, hours worked and pay rate
Dates of unpaid work
Any written agreement or job offer

How to reach them