Michigan · Standard edition

Michigan Employment Contract Template

Create a Michigan employment contract online. The Standard contract covers the position and duties, salary and overtime classification, benefits, paid leave, Form I-9, confidentiality, intellectual property, at-will or notice-based termination, and Michigan final pay rules.

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Michigan rules built into this template

  • Final pay: Final wages are generally due by the next regular payday (Mich. Comp. Laws § 408.475).
  • Paid leave: Employees must accrue earned sick time of at least one hour for every 30 hours worked, as required by the Michigan Earned Sick Time Act (Mich. Comp. Laws § 408.961 et seq.), subject to the usage and accrual caps the Act allows.

What the Employment Contract includes

  1. Position and Duties
  2. Start Date and Introductory Period
  3. Compensation
  4. Benefits
  5. Paid Leave
  6. Work Authorization
  7. Confidentiality
  8. Intellectual Property
  9. Termination
  10. Final Pay and Return of Property
  11. General Provisions
  12. Governing Law

Frequently asked questions

When is a final paycheck due in Michigan?
Final wages are generally due by the next regular payday (Mich. Comp. Laws § 408.475).
Is employment at will in Michigan?
Yes, Michigan employment is generally at will unless a contract says otherwise. The Standard contract lets you choose at-will employment or a notice period for termination.
What is the difference between the Standard and Professional Employment Contract?
The Standard edition is a complete, state-aware Employment Contract for common situations. The Professional edition adds longer clause coverage, schedules, and optional modules for more complex matters. You can preview either edition free before you pay.

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