Michigan Labor Law

Michigan Labor Law


Attorneys at Fraser Trebilcock Davis & Dunlap, P.C. provide representation to auto dealers, as well as advice on: personnel policies and procedures; salesperson pay plans; employment contracts; employee termination; labor relations - including negotiation and grievance arbitration; unfair labor practices; safety regulations; civil rights; disabilities and reasonable accommodation; equal opportunity and affirmative action; age, race and sex discrimination; employee privacy; drug and alcohol matters; discipline matters; harassment; workers compensation; and workforce reduction.

In addition, our attorneys have extensive experience with the following laws:

  • Michigan Payment of Wage and Fringe Benefits Act
  • Federal Fair Labor Standards Act
  • Employee Drug and Alcohol Testing
  • Employee Handbooks
  • Required State and Federal Law Notices
  • Harassment
  • Michigan Eavesdropping Statute
  • The Whistle Blower Protection Act
  • Polygraph Protection Act
  • Not To Compete Covenants
  • Americans with Disabilities Act
  • Michigan Worker’s Compensation Act

Auto dealers should be aware that state and federal regulations require several employment and safety policy notices be posted prominently in the workplace.

Michigan law requires that the following notices be posted:

  • Michigan law prohibits discrimination notice
  • Minimum wage notice
  • Overtime compensation rules notice
  • Minorities' notice
  • Employment Security Act notice
  • Bureau of Employment Standards general notice
  • Whistle Blower’s Protection Act notice
  • Right to Know Act notice
  • Safety and Health Protection on the Job notice
  • MIOSHA form No. 200 Annual Log and Summary of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses
  • Any citation issues after a MIOSHA inspection
  • Rights of Employees under the Michigan Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act notice

Federal law requires that the following notices be posted:

  • Minimum Wage notice
  • Job Safety and Health Protection notice
  • Equal Employment Opportunity notice
  • Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 notice
  • Employee Polygraph Protection Act notice

For more information regarding these or other labor law issues, contact Edward J. Castellani, Chair of the Auto Dealer Practice Group at (517) 482-5800. His email is: ecast@fraserlawfirm.com.