The Michigan Wage and Fringe Benefits Act provides that employees’ rights to fringe benefits are governed by the terms of any written contract or written policy. MCL 408.473. In addition, payment by an employer of employee fringe benefits is to be controlled, for purposes of the Act, by a written employment contract or written employment policy. If you’re going to reduce any fringe benefits policy or practice to writing, make sure the handbook language fully comports with your intent. Also: once the handbook is complete, any changes to your fringe benefit policies must be placed in writing, and employees must be notified of the change, or they will not be enforceable.

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