The House of Representatives voted this week to make changes to youth employment rules in Michigan, most notably the permits currently required to have a job. Currently, a minor under the age of 16 must get a work permit from their school district, public school academy, or nonpublic school before being employed.
Key Points:
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- House Bill 5727 was introduced by Representative Mike Hoadley (R-Au Gres).
- It removes the requirement for minors to obtain work permits in Michigan.
- Employers would instead verify a minor’s age by keeping a copy of an age certificate from the student’s school or through a photocopy of a passport or visa.
- It requires schools to notify an employer if a student is not in good standing because of attendance problems, poor grades, or disciplinary issues.
- The bill also limits how many hours minors under the age of 16 can work, including no more than 8 hours per day when school is out, no more than 40 combined hours of school and work in one week, and no more than 6 workdays per week.
The bill will be sent to the Senate for consideration.
