Sec. 2.
That in all contracts, engagements, or agreements to labor in any mechanical, manufacturing, or other labor calling, where such contracts or agreements are silent, or no express conditions specified, 10 hours shall constitute a day's work, and the contract or agreement shall be so construed.
History: 1885, Act 137, Eff. Sept. 19, 1885 ;-- How. 1997a-6 ;-- CL 1897, 5454 ;-- CL 1915, 5588 ;-- CL 1929, 8487 ;-- CL 1948, 408.402
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 137 of 1885 - Legal Day's Work (408.401 - 408.405)
Section 408.401 - Legal Work Day; Overtime.
Section 408.402 - Legal Work Day; Nonspecific Contracts.
Section 408.403 - Invalidating Provisions of Preceding Section as Misdemeanor; Penalty; Prosecution.
Section 408.404 - Fines; Disposition.
Section 408.405 - Construction of Act as to Exempt Employees.