Governor Gretchen Whitmer recently signed the ‘Restoring Workers’ Rights’ bill package restoring and protecting workers’ rights in Michigan.

Restoration of Prevailing Wage

On March 24, 2023, Governor Whitmer signed House Bill 4007 into law, restoring prevailing wage requirements for public projects sponsored or financed by the State. 

The law was passed without immediate effect.  It will become effective on the 91st day following adjournment of the 2023 legislative session, which currently would be March 31, 2024, but may be sooner depending on the date of adjournment. 

Find current prevailing wage requirements from State of Michigan projects. 

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.

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