Work Permits
Under California Child Labor Law, all students under the age of 18 desiring employment must apply for a work permit through the school administration office.
Employers are not legally allowed to employ minors without a school authorized work permit. Permits contain the maximum number of hours a minor may work in a day and week, the range of hours during the day that a minor may work, any limitations, and any additional restrictions imposed at the school’s discretion.
Permits to Employ and Work may be denied or canceled at any time by school officials. The principal or designees may revoke the permit if they determine that the school work or health of the minor is impaired by the employment. [EC 49116]
Students must meet all legal conditions for employment of a minor and have the following qualifications:
- have a grade point average of at least 2.0 during the most recent quarter marking period.
- be attending school regularly and on time at least 90% of the time.
The laws and regulations for child work permits included permitted hours and wages are outlined in the Child Labor Law Pamphlet published by the California State Division of Labor Standards Enforcement
The application form is available in the main office or can be printed from the link below. It is called the STATEMENT OF INTENT TO EMPLOY A MINOR AND REQUEST FOR A WORK PERMIT–CERTIFICATE OF AGE and needs to be completed and signed by the employer. It must also be signed by the parent or guardian and the student before being submitted to the school for approval.