Work Permits
per the youth employment standards act (yesa) public act 90 of 1978 Minors under the age of 18 are required to have a work permit prior to starting work.
Steps to Complete a Work Permit
- After obtaining a blank copy of either the CA-6 or CA-7 work permit, the student will fill out Section I.
- The permit will then be given to the employer so they may complete Section II.
- After Sections I and II have been fully completed, the student will return the form to their school office or to the E.J. McClendon Educational Center, along with a form of identification with their date of birth, to be signed and filed.
- Students will take the original work permit back to their employer for their records, and a copy will be added to the student's record.
Sections I and II MUST be completed prior to bringing the permit in so Section III may be completed.
The student and a form of ID MUST be present for Section III to be completed.
Acceptable forms of ID include a driver's license or permit, birth certificate, hospital record of birth, school record, certificate of arrival in the U.S., or passport.
Important Information
- Minors are prohibited from performing certain work and using certain tools. For a full list, check out Work Activities Prohibited or Restricted by Department Review under MCL409.103 (PDF)
- Effective March 24, 2021, the amended law removed the yellow and pink distinctions for the different types of work permits.
- There are limitations to when and how many hours a minor may work, both when school is in session and during the summer. For more information, visit the Hours Deviation page on the Michigan LEO website.
Download a Work Permit
Printed work permits can also be obtained at the student's school office, or at the E.J. McClendon Educational Center located at 454 S. Harvey St., Plymouth, MI 48170.