Work Permit
How to obtain a work permit:
A parent or legal guardian should make an appointment to meet with Mrs. Sullivan, Issuing Officer at the High School Counseling Office.
(717)-252-1551 ext. 60520
WORK PERMIT INFORMATION
**PLEASE E-MAIL **
717-252-1551-ext 60520
**WORK PERMITS MAY BE OBTAINED FROM ISSUING OFFICER, MRS. SULLIVAN. **
Q: What are the steps in completing an application for a work permit?
A: The applicant's parent/legal guardian must contact the issuing officer at their school district. The parent/legal guardian must sign the application in the presence of the issuing officer, in lieu of an in person appearance, the parent/guardian may be granted a virtual visit via email. The work permit shall be signed by the minor in the presence of the issuing officer. The work permit shall bear a number, the date of issuance and the signature of the issuing officer.
Pennsylvania Child Labor Law
FEDERAL YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROVISIONS
The Federal youth employment provisions, also known as the child labor laws, are authorized by the Fair Labor Standards Act ( FLSA) of 1938. These provisions were enacted to ensure that when young people work, the work is safe and does not jeopardize their health, well-being or educational opportunities. By knowing, understanding and complying with these provisions, employers, parents, and teachers can help working teens enjoy those safe, positive, early work experiences that can be so important to their development.
General Information
The Pennsylvania Child Labor Law (CLL) was enacted to “provide for the health, safety, and welfare of minors by forbidding their employment or work in certain establishments and occupations, and under certain specified ages.” The CLL requires minors to obtain work permits prior to beginning work. This law, with the exception of farm work or domestic service in a private home, covers work in any establishment other than the minor’s residence.
HOURS OF EMPLOYMENT 14 & 15 HOURS OF EMPLOYMENT 16 & 17
MAX 3 HOURS ON SCHOOL DAYS MAX 8 HOURS ON ANY GIVEN DAY MAX 15 HOURS PER SCHOOL WEEK MAX 28 HOURS (MON-FRI) PLUS AN
MAX 8 HOURS NON-SCHOOL DAYS ADDITIONAL 8 HOURS ON SATURDAY AND MAX 31 HOURS PER SCHOOLWEEK AN ADDITIONAL 8 HOURS ON SUNDAY
MAX 44 HOURS PER WEEK
NIGHT WORK
DURING SCHOOL TERM MAY NOT WORK SCHOOL TERM MAY NOT WORK AFTER MIDNIGHT
AFTER 7PM OR BEFORE 7AM SUNDAY THRU THURSDAY OR BEFORE 6AM ANY GIVEN DAY SUMMER VACATION UNTIL 9PM BUT NOT BEFORE 7AM PRECEEDING NON-SCHOOL DAY MAY WORK TILL 1AM
SUMMER VACATION
MAX 8 HOURS PER DAY MAX 8 HOURS PER DAY MAX 40 HOURS PER WEEK MAX 44 HOURS PER WEEK
11/20/23