Hart Public Schools would like to share important information about upcoming changes to the youth work permit process for students under 18. Effective October 2nd, public schools across Michigan will no longer be able to supply students with work permits.

What Is Changing?
Michigan recently enacted legislation that will transition the state’s youth work permit system from the current school-based process to a centralized system administered by the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO).

Beginning October 2, 2026, students will no longer obtain work permits through Hart High School or the HPS District Office. Instead, minors and employers will use the State of Michigan’s free centralized online system to apply for and process youth work permits.

Students and employers must use LEO’s Youth Employment Permit Portal (YEPP) to apply for and process work permits.

How to Apply for a New Work Permit

Step 1: Create a YEPP Account

Students will enter information, including:

-Personal and parent/guardian information
-School information, including school start and end times
-Employer information, including the employer’s address and the manager’s name

Step 2: Employer Completes Their Section

YEPP will notify the employer, who will provide information about the student’s job duties, wage, work hours, and shifts.

Step 3: State Review

The State of Michigan will review the information submitted by the student and employer.

Schools will not need to approve the permit.

Step 4: Permit Approved

Once the permit is approved, the student and employer will be notified. The work permit will be active in YEPP.

More Information

For more information about Michigan’s youth employment requirements or to access YEPP, visit the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) Youth Employment Page. 

https://www.michigan.gov/leo/initiatives/youth-employment

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