A bill to amend 1978 PA 90, entitled “Youth employment standards act,” by amending sections 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, and 20 (MCL 409.102, 409.104, 409.105, 409.107, 409.108, 409.110, and 409.120), section 2 as amended by 1996 PA 438, section 4 as amended by 2011 PA 80, and section 5 as amended by 2020 PA 323, and by adding sections 4a, 4b, 4c, and 4d.
Senate Bill No. 964 proposes amendments to the Youth Employment Standards Act of 1978 (1978 PA 90) by revising sections 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, and 20, and adding new sections 4a, 4b, 4c, and 4d. The bill aims to enhance the regulation of minor employment, streamline the work permit process, and establish a registration system for minors and employers. Key provisions include the requirement for minors to obtain work permits before employment, with the process transitioning from school district issuance to the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) 18 months after the bill's effective date. The bill exempts certain minors, such as those working in farming operations or as unpaid volunteers, from the work permit requirement.
The legislation mandates the creation of a registration system by the LEO, allowing minors or their guardians to register for employment and employers to register their intent to hire minors. This system will be publicly accessible online and will include a database of authorized employers. Employers must submit detailed information about the minor and the employment conditions before hiring. The bill also outlines the conditions under which work permits can be revoked, such as poor school attendance or legal violations, and provides an appeal process for permit denials or revocations.
The bill specifies working hours for minors under 16, limiting them to outside school hours, with additional restrictions during school weeks. The director of LEO is tasked with promulgating rules to ensure the safety, health, and well-being of employed minors and may grant deviations from standard working conditions if deemed beneficial for the minor and the community. The bill includes provisions for the enforcement of these regulations and the imposition of penalties for non-compliance. The implementation timeline includes significant dates, such as the transition of work permit issuance to the LEO 18 months post-enactment, ensuring a structured and phased approach to the new system.
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