Michigan Clearance Steps (After School Roles) - DETROIT HIVE

The table below outlines the steps you must complete in order to become eligible to claim assignments in your hive. While timelines can vary based on individual circumstances, the contractors who move through the process most smoothly tend to take initiative—completing steps promptly, responding to follow-up communication when prompted, and reaching out for support if anything is unclear. Staying proactive helps ensure you’re cleared and ready to accept assignments as quickly as possible.

Expected Timeline: 3 - 4 weeks

STEP	HOW	TIMELINE
Sign the BrightBee Independent Contractor Agreement and Code of Conduct	This will be emailed to you via DropBox Sign within 24 business hours.  Please review and sign.  When prompted, use your home address on the form (making sure to include any apartment or unit numbers, if applicable).	Please complete within 48 business hours.
Complete Your W-9	This will be emailed to you via Track 1099 W-9 Form within 24 business hours. Accurate completion is necessary to ensure your 1099 tax form is correct.	Please complete within 48 business hours.
Complete the Background Check Process with our District Partner	You will be sent documents to complete for our partner, Wayne Metro.   These will come as an email from DropBox within the next 48 hours.  👀 NOTE: You may receive emails requesting additional payment. Please DISREGARD; BrightBee covers all costs associated with onboarding.	Please complete within 1 week. Results can take up to 30 days to process.
Attend Fingerprinting Appointment	Once you complete the background check documents through Wayne Metro.  You will receive additional instructions from MiLeap, our partner who processes this clearance.   When scheduling your appointment, you will be asked how you want to pay.   Please select 'coupon code' as the payment method. The coupon code provided here will need to be given to the enrollment agent on-site as payment at the time of service. Your unique coupon code was provided in an email titled: ACTION REQUIRED: BrightBee Clearance Steps 🐝.	Please complete within 1 week.
Send Fingerprinting Receipt to BrightBee	Once your fingerprinting appointment is complete, please send a copy of your receipt to [e-mail]

Once all steps are successfully completed, we’ll send you a confirmation email letting you know you’re cleared to begin work and provide you with instructions to access the BrightBee app and set up your payment account.

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📌 Important Reminders

• Only cleared bees will appear eligible for Michigan assignments. If you're not sure what you are qualified for, please reach out to the Clearance team at the email below.

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💬 Questions?

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