LIMIT ON HOURS OF WORK FOR YOUTH

WHEN SCHOOL IS IN SESSION

House Bill 4732

Sponsor:  Rep. Jim Stamas

Committee:  Commerce

Complete to 6-20-11

A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 4732 AS INTRODUCED 6-9-11

The bill would amend the Youth Employment Standards Act.  Under that act, the number of hours that a 16- or 17-year-old can work is limited.  With some exceptions, a person cannot employ a minor for more than any of the following: (1) 6 days per week; (2) an weekly average of 8 hours per day or 48 hours in one week; (3) 10 hours in one day; (4) for a student in school, while school is in session, a combined school and work week of 48 hours. 

House Bill 4732 would amend the act to revise the limit on work hours for minors in school.   The bill would eliminate the reference to a combined school and work week.  Instead, the bill would specify that the student could not be employed for more than 24 hours in one week while school is in session. 

MCL 409.111

FISCAL IMPACT:

The bill would have no fiscal impact on state or local government.

                                                                                           Legislative Analyst:   Chris Couch 

                                                                                                  Fiscal Analyst:   Bethany Wicksall

■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.