AT WHAT AGE DO I NEED A WORK PERMIT?

A work permit is a legal document required by the state of California . Minors ages 12 through 17 are required to get work permits before starting a job. A minor under the age of 12 cannot receive a work permit except in the entertainment industry. There are a few exceptions to these rules. No work permit is required for the following jobs: (1) certain agricultural industry jobs, (2) odd jobs in private homes such as gardening and babysitting, (3) newspaper delivery jobs, and (4) self-employment.

OBTAINING A WORK PERMIT

Print out the form B1-1 Statement of Intent to Employ a Minor and Request for Work Permit-Certificate of Age

Work Permit Application

Complete Minor’s Information and School Information
Parent or legal guardian must sign their portion
Take form to employer – they must complete and sign employer section
Drop off completed application to the College and Career Center or
Scan and email completed form with all signatures to: lgregory@lbusd.org

If you do not have a scanner, you can take a photo of the completed application and email the photo to the above email.

The completed Permit to Employ and Work (form B1-4) will be emailed back to you.

Students should date and sign the “minor’s signature” section, and takes the completed permit back to his/her employer

If you do not have access to a printer or scanner, please email Mrs. Gregory at the referenced email for further assistance.

OBTAIN AN ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT

Students who would like to work in the entertainment industry will need to complete an Entertainment Work Permit application. For more information on how to complete and submit an Entertainment Permit click HERE .

Entertainment Work Permit Application

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IMPORTANT REMINDERS

A social security number is required to process a work permit.
Minimum 2.0 GPA required for a work permit
Each new job requires a new work permit.
Work Permit Applications must be signed by the employer.
A parent or guardian must also sign the application.
A completed “official” work permit is signed by the student and taken to his/her employer.
PLEASE ALLOW 48 hours for your work permit to be processed