Main Content Act 137 of 1885 friendly link printer friendly bills affecting mcl index link Search within this Statute for LEGAL DAY'S WORKAct 137 of 1885AN 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.