What process should be followed to issue a “Permit to Employ and Work”?
The minor/student, after obtaining a promise of employment, shall obtain the “Statement of Intent to Employ Minor and Request for Work Permit” form from the school. The minor must complete the “minor” section, request that the employer and parent complete their sections (making certain to obtain both required signatures), and then return the completed form to the appropriate school authority. The school’s authorized Permit to Employ and Work issuer shall verify the minor/student’s date of birth and the type of work permit to be issued. If all requirements are met, the authorized work permit issuer may issue the “Permit to Employ and Work.” The local school district or school has discretion to impose additional requirements for the issuance of a “Permit to Employ and Work”. For instance, the school district may have a policy requiring the minor to maintain a 2.0 grade point average (GPA). In such a case, the Permit to Employ and Work issuer would need to verify the student’s GPA. Anothe
