Sec. 16.
(1) This act does not apply to or prohibit the employment of a minor 16 years of age or older who has completed the requirements for graduation from high school or obtained a high school equivalency certificate. An employer, before employing the minor, shall obtain and keep on file a certification from the school the minor attended certifying that the minor has completed the requirements for graduation or a copy of the high school equivalency certificate.
(2) This act does not apply to or prohibit the employment of a minor 17 years of age or older who has successfully passed the general educational development test. An employer, before employing the minor, shall obtain and keep on file proof of the minor's successful completion.
History: 1978, Act 90, Eff. June 1, 1978 ;-- Am. 2014, Act 144, Imd. Eff. June 3, 2014 Compiler's Notes: For creation of the new wage and hour division as a type II agency within the department of labor and economic growth, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.For transfer of powers and duties of the former wage and hour division of the department of consumer and industry services, transferred to the bureau of worker's and unemployment compensation, to the new wage and hour division within the department of labor and economic growth by type II transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.For transfer of powers and duties of wage hour division relative from department of licensing and regulation to department of education, see E.R.O. No. 2011-4, compiled at MCL 445.2030.
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 409 - Youth Employment
Act 90 of 1978 - Youth Employment Standards Act (409.101 - 409.124)
Section 409.101 - Short Title.
Section 409.102 - Definitions.
Section 409.105 - Work Permit; Application; Examination, Approval, and Filing of Papers.
Section 409.106 - Work Permit; Form; Color; Contents; Rules.
Section 409.108 - Failure or Refusal to Issue Work Permit; Appeal; Procedure.
Section 409.109 - Work Permit as Evidence of Age.
Section 409.110 - Minor Under 16 Years; Days and Hours of Employment.
Section 409.111 - Minor 16 Years or Older; Days and Hours of Employment; Definitions.
Section 409.112 - Meal and Rest Period.
Section 409.113 - Posting Copy of MCL 409.110, 409.111, and 409.112; Time Record.
Section 409.114 - Employment of Minor in Performance by Performing Arts Organization; Approval.
Section 409.114a - Performing in or Being Subject to Child Abusive Commercial Activity.
Section 409.117 - Exemption; Emancipated Minor; Duty of Employer.
Section 409.118a - Act Inapplicable to Minor as Ice Hockey Player for Junior Hockey Team.
Section 409.119 - Exemptions Generally; Hours of Work.
Section 409.120 - Rules; Deviations.
Section 409.121 - Enforcement and Prosecution of Act; Right of Entry and Inspection.
Section 409.122 - Violation as Misdemeanor or Felony; Penalties.
Section 409.123 - Repeal of MCL 409.1 to 409.30 and 380.1597.