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Youth Employment Permit Portal (YEPP)

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Youth Employment Permit Portal (YEPP)

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Whether you’re a young worker looking for a job, or an employer hiring anyone under the age of 18, the Youth Employment Permit Portal (YEPP) is your one-stop shop to get started for:

  • Completing the Michigan Youth Employment Permit Application
  • Learning about youth workers’ rights
  • Reporting a violation
  • Searching for employers
  • Accessing the Help Center for FAQ’s, troubleshooting guides, contact information and live support

YEPP is coming October 2, 2026.

YEPP demo transcript (PDF)

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YEPP Login Instructions

Work permits are issued through the Youth Employment Permit Portal (YEPP).

To access YEPP, you will login though MiLogin.  If you already have a MiLogin account, you can search for the Youth Employment Permit Portal (YEPP) and add it to your applications. If you don’t have a MiLogin account, you will have to create one.

MiLogin allows you to access many state services and systems online, across multiple departments, using a single User ID and password.

When creating your MiLogin account, you’ll be asked to provide a unique email address and/or mobile phone number before you are able to complete your account setup. The email or phone number cannot be shared with another user.

View MiLogin Tutorials on YouTube

 

Get Started

  • Create a MiLogin Account

    To access the Youth Employment Permit Portal (YEPP), you must create a MiLogin account using the appropriate account type.

    Choose the correct account type:

    • Businesses and schools: Create a MiLogin business account. Schools will register their role within YEPP to access the work permit suspension or revocation process MiLogin for Business
    • All other users: Create an individual MiLogin account MiLogin
    • Helpful MiLogin Troubleshooting Video’s: MiLogin - YouTube

    Access the Youth Employment Permit Portal

    1. Go to the MiLogin and sign in or create an account using the appropriate account type listed above.
    2. Select Discover Online Services.
    3. Enter Youth Employment Permit Portal in the search field and click Search.
    4. Check the box to agree to the Terms & Conditions.
    5. Click Request Service.
    6. A pending message will appear while access is granted. Approval is automatic and typically takes five minutes or less.
    7. Once approved, you will receive an email notification. Refresh your MiLogin screen and select YEPP to access the portal. Once the portal opens, you can close the Terms & Conditions page if it remains open.

  • Technical Assistance

    • MiLogin Technical Issues: Click help in the upper right of your screen to find the most common questions about MiLogin or call MiLogin Technical Support at 877-932-6424, Option 5.
    • YEPP Technical Assistance: Click support in the upper right of your screen once you’re in the Youth Employment Permit Portal.
September 24, 2026 2:00 PM To2:30 PM

YEPP Demonstration Webinar

View the full YEPP webinar recording

Watch the YEPP Demonstration Webinar to learn about legislative changes, employer and youth employment requirements, wage and hour requirements, and see the new portal in action, including employer and minor registration, the permit process, a live system demonstration and frequently asked questions.

October 2, 2026

New permit process takes effect

  • When does YEPP become required?

    YEPP become required on October 2, 2026.

  • Will schools still issue work permits?

    No. Beginning October 2, permits will be issued through YEPP.

  • Will permits issued before YEPP be honored?

    Yes. A valid work permit issued by a Michigan school before YEPP launches will continue to be honored. A minor will not need to obtain a new permit solely because the permitting process moved to YEPP.

    Employers should keep existing school-issued permits on file, register their business in YEPP if they plan to hire minors and continue complying with all applicable youth-employment requirements.

    A new YEPP permit will be required if the minor changes employers.

  • Where can I get help?

    Support, webinars, user guides and training materials are available in YEPP. To learn more about the Youth Employment Standards Act, including who to contact for questions, visit michigan.gov/wagehour.

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