Work Permit Minor

Submit a Minor Work Permit Application to the student’s school or local district.

Apply for a Work Permit online. Work permits are not issued to minors under the age of 14. (Unless the child is a model, performer or entertainer with a special permit (Word); en español (Solicitud para permiso especial de trabajo (Word). Special permits are issued only by the Commissioner's Office.)

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Minors under the age of 18 are required to have a work permit prior to starting work.

A work permit is not required for a minor 16 years or older who has completed the requirements for high school graduation or has obtained a high school equivalency certificate and provided copy of certification to the employer.

To obtain a minor work permit, students/minors should use a pre-application form to gather the necessary information and approvals from their potential employer and from their parents or legal guardian.

Learn about work permit laws for minors, if you need a work permit at 16, how to get a work permit, and how long it takes to get a work permit.

Work Permit Laws for Minors and How to Get a Work Permit - Nolo

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An entertainment work permit for minors is a legal document that authorizes underage performers to be employed to work in entertainment, including commercials, film, television, theater, modeling, and ...

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Youth work permits, which outline the potential hours and work duties for a minor worker, help prevent child labor violations, according to an analysis of U.S. Department of Labor data conducted by ...

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Information to assist local education agencies in the issuance of work permits for California students.

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