Michigan § 38.856 - Employee contributions; payroll deduction.
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§ 38.856. Employee contributions; payroll deduction.
The contribution imposed by section 5 shall be collected by the state treasurer by deducting the amount of the contribution from wages as and when paid, but failure to make such deduction shall not relieve the employee from liability for such contribution. The contributions so collected shall be turned over to the contribution fund established under section 13 of this act.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 38.856
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 38.856 cover?
Section 38.856 ("Employee contributions; payroll deduction.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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