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Bureau of Employment Relations

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Bureau of Employment Relations

The Bureau of Employment Relations is responsible for resolving labor disputes between public and private sector employers and employees.

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Michigan Employment Relations Commission

The Michigan Employment Relations Commission (MERC) resolves labor disputes involving public and private sector employees by appointing mediators, arbitrators and fact finders, conducting union representation elections, determining appropriate bargaining units, and adjudicating unfair labor practice cases.
Michigan Employment Relations Commission

Wage and Hour Division

It is the mission of the Wage and Hour Division to provide public service through the fair, effective, and efficient administration of laws that protect the wages and fringe benefits of Michigan workers including paid medical leave, provide for the safe and legal employment of minors, and require posting of notices related to human trafficking, youth employment, paid medical leave, and minimum wage.
Wage and Hour Division

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