What Is A Work Permit?
Under the Hawaii Child Labor Law, a child labor certificate or “work permit” is required for working minors until they reach 18 years of age. There is no charge for the certificate, and we will generally issue a certificate as long as: (1) the minor is not legally required to be in school, and (2) the minor’s employment is not hazardous. There are two types of certificates, depending upon the age of the minor.
Certificate of Employment (for 14-15 year-old minors)
When a 14- or 15-year-old minor is hired, the employer is required to obtain a Certificate of Employment before the minor starts working. For the certificate to be issued, please complete the following:
Obtain an Application for Minor's Certificate of Employment (form CL-1). This application must be completed and signed by the employer and a parent or guardian.
Complete the application and submit it to Ms. Kaneshiro at A-1. If the hours are approved and the work is not hazardous, then a temporary authorization slip will be issued, and a Certificate of Employment will be mailed to the employer.
Once either form is received then the minor may begin working. If the minor begins a new occupation or is under a new employer then this formed must be redone.
Minors 14 and 15 years of age may work:
Not more than 3 hours per day on a school day, and 8 hours per day on a non-school day.
During a school week, not more than 18 hours per week. During a non-school week, not more than 40 hours per week.
On school days and the day before a school day: Between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. On non-school days and the day before a non-school day: Between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.
Not more than 6 consecutive days, and 5 consecutive hours without at least a 30-minute rest or meal period.
Certificate of Employment (for 16-17 year-old minors)
To obtain a Certificate of Employment for 16-17 year old minors, be sure to make a meeting with Ms. Kaneshiro to obtain one.
The Certificate of Age (eCL-3) is valid only when accompanied by an approved proof of age document, which are both presented to the employer at the time of hire. No promise of a job is needed to obtain this certificate. The minor will be issued a Certificate of Age to use until age 18.
There are no restrictions on hours except when the minor is required to be in school. When the minor is hired, the employer is required to: (1) verify the minor’s name and birth date on the Certificate of Age with the proof of age document; (2) record the Certificate of Age number; and (3) return the Certificate of Age and proof of age document to the minor.