2012 Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 409 — YOUTH EMPLOYMENT
Act 90 of 1978 — YOUTH EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS ACT (409.101 - 409.124)
Section 409.116 — Exemption; minor 16 years of age completing requirements for graduation; minor 17 years of age passing general educational development test; duty of employer.

Sec. 16.

(1) This act shall 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. 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.

(2) This act shall 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
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.