A work permit is a legal document required by the state of California that allows a person less than 18 years of age to hold a job. If you are employed and you are under the age of 18, you must apply for a work permit. Work permits are issued at the discretion of the school administration; if attendance or grades are poor, the work permit may not be issued, or, if the student already has a work permit, it may be revoked. Passing grades and regular attendance are a prerequisite for obtaining a work permit.
There are four steps in obtaining a work permit:
- Obtain a Request for Work Permit application in the Silverado Media Center (or the application form may be downloaded from the California State Department of Education website (click here) ).
- Fill out the personal information at the top of the application, get your prospective employer to fill out the information required in the middle portion, and have a parent or guardian sign the bottom portion of the application.
- Return the completed work permit application to Mrs. Phillips in the Silverado Media Center where the work permit will be processed. Please allow 48 hours to process the Work Permit.
- Bring the typed work permit back to your employer.
California state laws govern length and range of hours that minors may work and also the kinds of jobs that are restricted for minors. Please check the
California Child Labor Laws for specific information or contact Mrs. Ellen Phillips at
Silverado High School (949-586-8800 ext. 4) or e-mail
phillipse@svusd.org.
