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By the age of 14, you may be interested in getting a part-time job to earn some extra cash. If you are a minor who wants to get a summer job, you will need a work permit.
If you are applying for a permit when school is not in session, keep reading to find out more.
The California employment lawyers at Mara Law Firm would like to review the basics of work permits, who is allowed to issue a work permit and the forms you need to obtain a work permit.
Work permits are required for all minors under the age of 18 prior to starting a job. Employers must abide by state and federal occupational restrictions, which require that all workers are at least 14 years of age.
Work permits are required for most jobs, except for newspaper carriers, yard workers for private homes, and babysitters. Minors are restricted to only being employed in non-hazardous jobs.
General information regarding work permits:
According to California Education Code § 49110, the following persons are allowed to issue a minor a work permit:
During the summer or when school is on break, the superintendent of the school district where the minor resides would issue the work permit.
The Labor Commissioner’s Office issues all entertainment work permits. Minors that are 15 days old to 18 years old must have an entertainment work permit if they are employed in the entertainment industry.
Minors who are working as advertising or photographic models must have an entertainment work permit. This specialized permit is also required for jobs that are noncommercial.
It is usually a two-step process for a minor to obtain a work permit:
The work permit lists the following:
If you have a child that is interested in working over the summer, knowing how to get a work permit will allow the process to run more smoothly. We are here to answer any concerns you may have regarding your child’s employment. Contact our firm today to set up a free consultation.
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