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Act 137 of 1885
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LEGAL DAY'S WORK

Act 137 of 1885

AN ACT making 10 hours a legal day's work.


History: 1885, Act 137, Eff. Sept. 19, 1885




The People of the State of Michigan enact:

DocumentTypeDescription
Section 408.401SectionLegal work day; overtime.
Section 408.402SectionLegal work day; nonspecific contracts.
Section 408.403SectionInvalidating provisions of preceding section as misdemeanor; penalty; prosecution.
Section 408.404SectionFines; disposition.
Section 408.405SectionConstruction of act as to exempt employees.
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