Hello:

As of October 2, 2026, Michigan has a new system for obtaining and issuing youth work permits. This new process involves an online registration system, the Youth Employment Permit Portal (YEPP), managed by the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity(LEO), Wage and Hour Division .

The amendments to the Youth Employment Standards Act (YESA) that revised the work permit process also changed the hours of the day that minors can be scheduled to work.

What do these changes mean for public libraries in Michigan? How must Michigan public libraries comply with the new requirements?

How does the new work permitting system affect minors and different volunteer scenarios in public libraries?

Join us October 21 @ 10:00am, EST for a webinar on Permits, Portals and Public Libraries: YESA Changes Webinar with Mike Blum

Mike Blum is a Labor and Employment Attorney with Foster, Swift, Collins and Smith. Mike works with public libraries and other employers across the state on labor and employment issues, including issues involving minors and work permits.

To join the webinar, please register: https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/event-detail?event=13768

I hope to "see" you there!

Thanks!

Clare

Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D.

Library Law Consultant

Library of Michigan

MembielaC@michigan.gov

517-335-8132

 

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