Before applying for General Hours Deviation, please read the instructions carefully. If the application is not completed as indicated in the instructions, it will be returned.
School in session: a minor employed under the deviation shall not be employed for more than 24 work hours in one week when school is in session.
School not in session: a minor employed under the deviation shall not be employed for more than 10 hours in 1 day, or 48 hours in 1 week.
Parent or guardian: a parent or guardian may deny or revoke approval for the minor to work the deviated hours requested.
Denial: an employer may request a hearing to review a modification or denial by submitting written notice to the department.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | WHD-9404 |
| Form Length | 3 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 9 min |
| Edition | Rev 5/25 |
| Issuing agency | Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, Wage and Hour Division |
| Other names | WHD-9404, WHD 9404, Michigan hours deviation, General Hours Deviation Application, Michigan minors hours deviation |
| Official source | WHD-9404 (Rev 5/25), Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, Wage and Hour Division |
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