Pay Employment Law

Wages What is Federal minimum wage? – $7.25 What is Michigan’s minimum wage?Michigan’s minimum wage – $8.15 What is the minimum wage for minors? – 85% or $6.93 – What is server’s minimum wage? – $3.10 Other states

MI New Minimum Wage $9.25 per hour by 2018 and tie to increase in inflation – 8.15 September 1, 2014 – 8.50 January 1, 2016 – 8.90 January 1, 2017 – 9.25 January 1, 2018

Hours of Work Full time is how many hours? – 40 What happens if you work more, or holidays? – Paid 1 ½ time or get 1 ½ off next week – What would you get for overtime hour? $11.10 How many hours can a minor work? – 48 hours with work and school – About 14 hours a week of work

Breaks What breaks are required by law for adults? – None What breaks are required by law for minors? – Every 5 hours, get 30 minute break If they give a break, any rules? – Must be free of all work duties

Taxes What is taken out of your check? – Federal Income Tax – State Income Tax (4.35%) – Social Security (6.2% or 4.2 for 2011) – Medicare (1.45%) – Insurance – Union Dues – Others

Benefits Extra money or advantages from employer Can increase ‘pay’ by 40% What benefits can you get? – Health Insurance – Life Insurance – Retirement (401K Match / Pension) – Free / reduced education – Car – Clothing budget – Food – Many more!