Teen Worker
Minor Authorization Work Form & Information
This form is for parents/legal guardians and school officials to indicate approval for a minor employee to work according to the terms listed by the employer. Please note, this is not a Minor Work Permit. Minors are not responsible for the Minor Work Permit, employers must have a minor work endorsement on their Master Business License for each work location with employees under age 18 and renew it each year.
The Washington state minimum wage for 16- and 17-year-old workers is the same as for adults — $16.28 in 2024. Minors under 16 may be paid 85 percent of the state minimum wage, or $13.84 per hour.
Teen Workers & Workplace Rights
For information regarding teen workers' workplace rights in Washington state, go directly to the WA State Department of Labor & Industries website. HERE
Understanding Taxes for Teen Workers
Understanding taxes for young workers.pdfWhere to find part-time jobs
