Work Permits

Steps to obtain a Work Permit.

STEP 1: Secure Employment

Students need to secure a job before obtaining a work permit.

STEP 2: Download the Work Permit Application

Click on the following link to download:

STEP 3: Complete the Work Permit Application:

Students are to complete the sections “Minor’s Information” and “School Information.”
Employers are to complete the section “For Employer to Complete” then print and sign their name.
Parents/guardians are required to sign the form for knowledge and consent.

STEP 4: Visit the Work Permit Issuer at your school site.

The student must be present to receive the work permit.

Let the receptionist know you are there for a work permit and be sure to bring your ID.

WORK PERMIT ISSUERS WHILE SCHOOL IS IN SESSION:

OTHER NOTES

Contact the Registrar at your school regarding Applications for Permission to Work in the Entertainment Industry.
If you are a home school student, please contact the local public school that you would be attending if you were enrolled in the Hart District. To receive a work permit from this school, you will need to provide an official transcript with verification of attendance and a government issued ID or legal verification of age - birth certificate or passport. If you have any questions, please reach out to Nancy Bailey: [email protected]

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions (for more see http://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/ct/we/wpfaq.asp)

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Where to get help & report a problem

UC Berkeley Labor Center This agency is named in AB 800 legislation to support student worker rights
U.S. Department of Labor – YouthRules covers federal labor laws for teens, including hours, wages, and job restrictions
U.S. Department of Industrial Relations explains California work permits, hours, and job limits for students
Civil Rights Department of the State of California has information on California's civil rights including employment discrimination