Obtaining a Work Permit for Minors

  • ***Except in limited circumstances defined in law and summarized in the Child Labor Law Booklet, all minors under 18 years of age employed in the state of California must have a permit to work.
     

    When School Is Not In Session (Summer Break)

    **Permits when school is not in session are issued by the College & Career Division**

    1. Find a job.
    2. Download the "Statement of Intent to Employ Minor and Request for Work Permit" form.
    3. Fill out the Minor's and School Information sections on the form. Please make sure it is legible and accurate with your full legal name (not a nickname). Sign the student section.
    4. Have your parent/legal guardian complete the parent section and sign and date the form.
    5. Have your employer complete and sign their section of the form. 
    6. Email the completed form (including all 3 signatures) to the College & Career Division, cte@gusd.net along with a copy of your Student ID Card for District Administrator approval and issuance. 
    7. Your final approved work permit will be emailed to you. 
    8. Please allow up to 5 school days for processing.
     
    Steps for Obtaining a Regular Work Permit
     
    1. Find a job.
    2. Download the "Statement of Intent to Employ Minor and Request for Work Permit" form.
    3. Fill out the Minor's and School Information sections on the form. Please make sure it is legible and accurate with your full legal name (not a nickname). Sign the student section.
    4. Have your parent/legal guardian complete the parent section and sign and date the form. 
    5. Have your employer complete and sign their section of the form. 
    6. Email the completed form (including all 3 signatures) to your school counselor for processing.
    7. Your final approved work permit will be emailed to you. 
    8. Please allow up to 5 school days for processing.

     

     Steps For Obtaining an Entertainment Work Permit

    ----**Entertainment Work Permits Must Be Issued By School Staff**----

    ***Minors employed in the entertainment industry must also have a permit to work.

    1. Be offered a job in the entertainment industry.
    2. Complete the Requirements and Registration with the Entertainment Industry.
    3. Email your completed application or renewal application to your counselor for processing.
    4. Your counselor will return the final approved entertainment work permit to you via email. 
    5. Please allow up to 5 school days for processing.

     

    Application: https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/DLSEForm277.pdf

     

    More information regarding Work Permit laws and regulations is available at the CA Department of Industrial Relations website.

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