Substitute For
SENATE BILL NO. 910
A bill to amend 1978 PA 90, entitled
"Youth employment standards act,"
by amending sections 5 and 6 (MCL 409.105 and 409.106).
the people of the state of michigan enact:
Sec. 5. An issuing
officer shall issue a work permit only
upon on an application
in person by the minor desiring
employment and after having the following papers have been examined, approved,
and filed: the
following papers:
(a) A statement of intention to employ
the minor, signed by the prospective employer or by a person
authorized by the prospective employer, setting forth the general nature of the
occupation in which the employer intends to employ the minor, the hours during
which the minor will be employed, the wages to be paid,
and other information the department of education, in cooperation with the
department of labor and economic opportunity,
requires.
(b) Evidence showing that the minor is of the age required by
this act. Proof of age shall must be established by one
1 of the following:
(i) A certified copy of
the birth record or any other proof of age showing the place and date of birth.
(ii) A certified copy of valid operator's license issued by this
state clearly showing date of birth.
(iii) The school record or the school census record.
(iv) The sworn statement of the minor's parent or guardian,
together with a corroborating statement of a physician.
(v) If documentary proof as described in subparagraphs (i) to (iv) is not obtainable, the
issuing officer may accept other documentation as established by department of
education rules.
Sec. 6. (1) Work permits shall A work permit must be issued in the form prescribed by
the department of education in cooperation with the department of labor and economic opportunity and in accordance with
instructions so prescribed. The color of work permits
for minors under 16 years of age shall be distinct from that for minors 16
years of age and over. Work permits shall A work
permit issued to a minor under 16 years of age must clearly indicate on the
work permit that the minor is under 16 years of age. A work permit must state
the name and address of the minor, the date of birth, the occupation and
industry in which the minor is employed, the employer's name and address, and
other information required by the department of education.
(2) The department of
education shall promulgate rules prescribing standards for the issuance of work
permits, which shall must
include the following factors:
(a) Evidence of age.
(b) Standards of work as
established by the department of labor and economic
opportunity and federal regulation.
(c) Statutory
requirements.
(3) A fee shall must not be charged for a work permit or other record required by this act.