Hello:

Please see information below on the new Portal for obtaining Youth employee/volunteer work permits. This requirement goes int effect on Friday October 2, 2026, and any NEW hiring of a minor employee or engaging of a new minor volunteer on or after October 2 will have to comply with the new procedure. 

It is strongly suggested that any library that hires employees under the age of 18- OR engages volunteers under the age of 18 review this information and consult their library's attorney with any questions.

Take care,
Clare

Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D.

Library Law Consultant

Library of Michigan

MembielaC@michigan.gov

517-335-8132

 

The research and resources above are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem.

 

“the State may not, consistently with the spirit of the First Amendment, contract the spectrum of available knowledge.” Griswold v. Connecticut, 381 U.S. 479, 482 (1965).


Michigan's Top 10 Strategic Education Plan 

Michigan’s Top 10 Strategic Education Plan provides focused direction to drive educational achievement in support of all learners.  

 

Michigan.gov/Vote logo 

Get personalized voter information on early voting and other topics at Michigan.gov/Vote. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

From: Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity <LEO@govsubscriptions.michigan.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2026 10:03 AM
To: Membiela, Clare (MDE) <MembielaC@michigan.gov>
Subject: New Online Tool Coming for Youth Employment Permits
 
Demo webinar now available
LEO Banner

This Week: New Online Tool Coming Soon for Youth Employment Permits

Michigan is preparing to launch the new Youth Employment Permit Portal (YEPP), a centralized online system that will modernize the state’s youth employment permit process and make it more convenient and accessible for minors, families and employers. 

Beginning Oct. 2, 2026, employers and minors will use YEPP to complete the youth employment permit process through one statewide system. Local school districts and nonpublic schools will no longer issue youth employment permits. 

Important: YEPP is a new platform for managing youth employment permits. The launch does not change Michigan’s youth employment laws or requirements. All other youth employment laws remain unchanged.

The new system will: 

  • Allow minors and employers to complete the permit process online at any time of day, providing greater flexibility, particularly during the summer months when schools may have limited hours. 
  • Require employers to register with the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) before hiring minors. 
  • Allow employers to notify LEO when a minor’s employment ends. 
  • Provide LEO with greater visibility into youth employment across Michigan. 
  • Create opportunities for LEO to proactively communicate youth worker rights and responsibilities directly to minors and employers. 
reta

Learn how to use Michigan’s new Youth Employment Permit Portal (YEPP)

This step-by-step demo walks employers, minors and other users through the new YEPP website and shows how to navigate the portal, create an account, complete required steps and manage youth employment permits.

In this video, you’ll learn how to:

  • Navigate the YEPP website
  • Register as an employer or minor
  • Complete the youth employment permit process
  • Manage permit information
  • Find helpful resources and answers to common questions 
sdfa

For additional information and updates, visit Michigan.gov/YEPP.

FIND US ON SOCIAL

Follow us on LinkedIn

Follow us on Instagram

Follow us on Facebook

Follow us on X
This email was sent to membielac@michigan.gov using Granicus Communications Cloud on behalf of: Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity ·105 West Allegan · Lansing, Michigan 48933 Granicus Communications logo