Get Work Permit? - State Of Michigan

Minors age 14 and 15 years old combined hours of school and work cannot exceed 48 hours in a workweek. 14- and 15-year-olds may not work before 7:00 a.m. or after 9:00 p.m. Minors 16 and 17 years old may work 24 hours per week when school is in session and 48 hours per week when school is not in session.

Every employer who hires young workers should know that: A minor must be at least 14 years old for most occupations unless exempt from the Youth Employment Standards Act. A work permit is required unless the minor is exempt from the act. Minors may be employed in most jobs except those considered hazardous.

Minors under the age of 18 are required to have a work permit prior to starting work.

High school graduates are not required to secure a work permit. (Graduation requirement must be verified by a school certification if the individual is under 18 years of age.) Minors may work the following: not more than a weekly average of 8 hours a day, 6 days a week.

Minors under the age of 18 are required to have a work permit prior to starting work.

Employment Certificates in Michigan A work permit is not required for a minor 16 years or older who has completed the requirements for high school graduation or has obtained a high school equivalency certificate and provided copy of certification to the employer.

Minors under the age of 18 are required to have a work permit prior to starting work.

Work permits can be obtained from the state of Michigan school issuing officer (the chief administrator of a school district, intermediate school district, etc.) of the school the minor attends or the school district where the minor will be employed.