What clauses are required in a Michigan Employment Agreement?

Michigan law requires specific provisions including: At-Will Employment Statement, Non-Compete Enforceability Notice, At-Will Employment Notice. Contract.DIY automatically includes all mandatory clauses with proper legal citations when generating your Employment Agreement.

How does Contract.DIY ensure my Employment Agreement complies with Michigan law?

Every generated contract goes through 6 automated compliance checks specific to Michigan. These cover mandatory provisions, prohibited terms, proper citations, and formation requirements. Any issues are flagged before you download.

Can I use this Employment Agreement template outside of Michigan?

This template is specifically tailored to Michigan law. Using it in another jurisdiction may result in missing requirements or including provisions that don't apply. We recommend generating a new contract with the correct jurisdiction selected for full compliance.

Michigan Employment Agreement — Free Template Generator

Key legal considerations

You are generating a Michigan employment agreement. Michigan is an at-will state (Toussaint v. Blue Cross). Key rules: (1) Non-competes governed by MCL § 445.774a — must be reasonable and protect legitimate competitive business interests. (2) Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act provides anti-discrimination protections broader than some states (includes height, weight, marital status). (3) Paid Medical Leave Act requires 50+ employee employers to provide paid leave. (4) Michigan minimum wage is above federal minimum. (5) Michigan is NOT a right-to-work state (2023 repeal).

What's required

Mandatory clauses for a valid employment agreement under Michigan law.

At-Will Employment Statement
Michigan common law (at-will doctrine); Toussaint v. Blue Cross, 408 Mich. 579
Non-Compete Enforceability Notice
MCL § 445.774a
At-Will Employment Notice
Common law at-will doctrine

Legal references

Key statutes and regulations that govern employment agreements in Michigan.

Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act
MCL § 37.2101 et seq.
Michigan's primary anti-discrimination statute covering employment, housing, and public accommodations. Includes protections based on religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, familial status, and marital status.
Michigan Paid Medical Leave Act
MCL § 408.961 et seq.
Requires employers with 50+ employees to provide paid medical leave. Employees accrue 1 hour per 35 hours worked, up to 40 hours/year.
Fair Labor Standards Act
29 U.S.C. § 201 et seq.
Federal minimum wage, overtime, and employment classification requirements.
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
42 U.S.C. § 2000e et seq.
Prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.