Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapter 408. Labor § 408.1113

Sec. 13. (1) In addition to any other penalty provided by law, the commissioner may assess a civil penalty of not more than $5,000.00 for each violation of this act and an additional 10% penalty as determined by the commissioner.

(2) A civil penalty issued must be paid to the commissioner, made payable to the state of Michigan and credited to the State General Fund.

(3) A civil penalty owed under this act is due to the commissioner not later than 15 working days after the date the penalty is issued and not subject to further appeals.

(4) If the penalty remains unpaid beyond the period specified in subsection (3), the commissioner shall issue a letter to the employer demanding payment not later than 20 days after the date of the letter.

(5) If the penalty remains unpaid following the period specified in subsection (4), the department of treasury shall institute proceedings to collect the amount assessed as a civil penalty. The department of treasury shall offset the amount of the penalty against money owed by the state to the employer for any reason. The department of treasury shall request the attorney general recover the amount of the penalty remaining unpaid, after offsets, by instituting a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction or in Ingham County.