Michigan House proposal would put young workers at risk

By: Anne Kuhnen

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: June 10, 2026

Words: 691

Last Updated: 1 day, 18 hours ago

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Last week, the Michigan League for Public Policy shared deep concerns about a bill that would put young workers in our state at risk by eliminating Michigan’s youth work permit system.

House Bill (HB) 5727 seeks to roll back a state system set to be implemented this year by the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) that will ensure employers know the law, protect children from exploitative work and aid in enforcement when violations …

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