Michigan's prevailing wage law was originally enacted in 1965 (Act 166), repealed via ballot proposal in 2018, and restored through Act 10 of 2023, which took effect February 13, 2024. The law requires prevailing wages on all state-funded construction projects including buildings, roads, and schools. A 2024 amendment (Public Act 110 of 2024) expanded coverage to qualifying energy facility projects.
Michigan has an active prevailing wage law (Prevailing Wages on State Projects Act (Act 10 of 2023)). Administered by Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO). Certified payroll is required. Federal Davis-Bacon applies to all federal projects.
The federal Davis-Bacon Act applies to all federally funded or federally assisted construction contracts over $2,000 in Michigan. This includes projects funded by federal agencies, FHWA highway projects, HUD housing, and projects receiving federal grants.
Contractors who violate the Act may face payment of back wages, debarment from state contracts, and civil penalties. Workers may file complaints with LEO for underpayment.
Act 10 of 2023 restored prevailing wage effective February 13, 2024. Public Act 110 of 2024 (SB 571) expanded coverage to qualifying energy facility projects including solar, wind, and energy storage facilities with 2+ megawatt capacity.