Hello! As a result of the amendments to the Youth Employment Standards Act (YESA) last year, the process for obtaining work permits for minors employed or volunteering is changing. As of October 2, the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) will be launching a new online tool to enable compliance with the changes. There is a LEO webinar on this new process TODAY from 2:00-3:30 EST. The webinar will be recorded and posted on the LEO Wage and Hour website for those unable to attend today. Please see the NOTICE attached BELOW this e-mail to access the webinar. If your library hires or engages employees or volunteers under the age of 18, you are strongly encouraged to view the webinar today or as a recording. Thanks! Clare Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D. 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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. 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. Live Webinar — Today, Sept. 24 To help employers, schools, families and other stakeholders prepare for the transition, LEO will host a Youth Employment Permit Portal webinar on Thursday, Sept. 24, from 2–3:30 p.m. The webinar will feature State Rep. Phil Skaggs, LEO leaders and representatives from the company that developed YEPP, who will provide an overview of the new system, discuss the transition and answer questions about the updated youth employment permit process. 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