Final Paycheck Laws in Michigan
When a Michigan employer must pay your last paycheck if you are fired, laid off or quit, and whether unused vacation must be paid out.
Short answer: All wages earned and due must be paid immediately, as soon as the amount can be determined with due diligence. MCL 408.475(2)
| Final paycheck if fired or laid off | All wages earned and due must be paid immediately, as soon as the amount can be determined with due diligence. Source: MCL 408.475(2) |
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| Final paycheck if you quit | All wages earned and due must be paid as soon as the amount can be determined with due diligence (no later than 3 days for hand harvesters of crops). Source: MCL 408.475(1) |
| Unused vacation / PTO payout | Depends on the employer's written contract or policy. Fringe benefits such as vacation pay must be paid according to the terms of the written contract or policy. Source: MCL 408.473 |
Where to get help in Michigan
- Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, Wage and Hour Division
- File a complaint or claim
More Michigan employment law
- Minimum Wage in Michigan
- Wrongful Termination in Michigan
- Paid Sick Leave in Michigan
- Non-Compete Agreements in Michigan
- All Michigan employment law rules
FAQ
When do I get my final paycheck if I'm fired in Michigan?
All wages earned and due must be paid immediately, as soon as the amount can be determined with due diligence.
When do I get my final paycheck if I quit in Michigan?
All wages earned and due must be paid as soon as the amount can be determined with due diligence (no later than 3 days for hand harvesters of crops).
Does an employer have to pay out unused PTO in Michigan?
Depends on the employer's written contract or policy. Fringe benefits such as vacation pay must be paid according to the terms of the written contract or policy.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.