Work Permit

WORK PERMIT 

All minors under age 18 (including minors employed by parents) must have a work permit. Minors who have high school diplomas, have passed the state proficiency examination or are performing certain types of employment are exempt from this requirement (see below).

Minors must meet mandatory school attendance laws and academic requirements in order to obtain work permits. Schools have the legal right to restrict or reduce the type of employment and/or the hours of work if evidence is shown that the schoolwork or health of the minor is being impaired by the employment.

The San Diego Unified School District is approving requests for work permits for essential services, due to COVID 19. 

Approved essential services, students can be issued a work permit to work at are as follows: grocery stores, food services, pharmacies, banks, laundromats, gas stations, nursing homes, automobile services, real estate offices, and healthcare providers. 

 

 

FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO OBTAIN A WORK PERMIT DURING COVID-19 CLOSURES UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE:

 

1.    Complete and print an application for a work permit: Form CDE B1-1

2.   The application must be complete including your parent/guardian and employer signature and date. It is necessary to include the social security number. 

3.   Upload the signed application (Form CDE B1-1) and a copy of your ID by completing this form: Work Permit Application Form

4.   Please allow 3-5 days for the processing of the work permit. You will receive an email once it is complete, which can be printed and taken to your employer and you may begin working.  

 

The official work permit will be sent to your employer by US Mail addressed to the manager. If you have questions, please email Andreanna Murphy, CCTE Head Counselorat [email protected] for assistance. 

Work Permit Application

Summer Permits

Working minors who have not graduated from high school need work permits for their new jobs, even through the summer months. A work permit is needed for every job.

San Diego Unified School District issues work permits for minors residing within the district boundaries or enrolled in district schools. During non-school periods (summer and spring break), minors must have their work permits issued by the Work Permit Office (instead of their school) at 6735 Gifford Way, Room 3, in Linda Vista. (858) 627-7355

Work permit applications are available at all Middle and Senior High Summer School Sites and are available in the Summer School office during Summer School hours. The applications are also available at the Work Permit Office, located at 6735 Gifford Way, Room 3, San Diego, CA 92111.

Minors must have their employer complete the employer portion of the work permit application, obtain their parent or guardian's signature and take the completed application with proof of their age to the Work Permit Office from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday -- Friday. Upon review of the information for compliance with child labor laws and verification of the minor's age, the work permit will be issued and the minor should take the work permit to his/her employer.

Work permits expire one week after school starts and minors who are still working must renew their work permit through their school.

Ages 14-15

School in Session

  • 3 hours maximum per day Mon.-Fri.

  • 8 hours maximum per day Sat.-Sun.

  • 18 total hours per week

  • 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Summer/Vacation

  • 8 hours maximum per day

  • 40 total hours per week

  • 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. any day of the week (summer hours 6/1 through Labor Day 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.)

Ages 12-13

All Year

  • Prohibited in firms subject to Fair Labor Standards Act. For further information call:
    Federal Wage & Hour Office
    (619) 557-5110

Under Age 12

Under Age 12

  • Prohibited except in entertainment industry. For entertainment work permits contact:
    State Industrial Welfare Commissioner's Office
    (619) 220-5451

Wages

  • In most cases, a minor must be paid the minimum wage.

  • If an employee works a split shift, he/she must be paid one extra hour at the minimum wage.

  • If an employee reports to work but is not given work and is sent home, the employee is owed a minimum of 2 hours of pay.

  • If an employee is asked not to clock in, the employee is free to leave and cannot be required to wait without being paid as he/she is under the direction and control of the employer.

Prohibited Employment

Hazardous Occupations for All Minors - Federal Law

The Federal Government, under the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA), has listed Hazardous Occupations in which minors under the age of 18 years are prohibited from working.

  • Motor vehicle driving on public roads (This does not prohibit a minor from driving on private property e.g. auto dealer lot)

  • Power-driven woodworking machines

  • Exposure to radioactive substances

  • Power-driven hoisting apparatus (Includes automobile hoist, lift truck, fork lift, elevator, crane, derrick, bobcat, etc.)

  • Power-driven metal-forming, punching, & shearing machines (Includes rolling machines, pressing or punching machines, bending machines, etc.)

  • Power-driven bakery machines (Includes dough mixer, batter mixer, bread divider, molding machine, bread slicing and wrapping, cookie or cracker machine.)

  • Power-driven paper-products machines (Includes paper bailers, box crushers, etc.)

  • Power-driven circular saws, band saws, & guillotine shears

  • Roofing operations

  • Excavation operations

  • For a complete list, contact the Federal Wage & Hour Office at (619) 557-5110

Minors Under 18 Years of Age

  • Selling or serving alcoholic beverages

  • Building or construction work of any kind

  • Delivering goods from motor vehicles

  • In the vicinity of moving machinery

  • Hazardous occupations

  • Operating an auto or truck

  • In the vicinity of explosives

Hazardous Occupations for Minors Under 16 Years of Age - California Law

  • In or about a gasoline service station except as cashiers, clerical workers, or merchandise labelers

  • Public messenger service

  • In or about dangerous equipment & power driven machinery, aircraft, or vessels

  • Selling to passing motorists: newspapers, candy, flowers, or other merchandise or commodities

  • Selling door-to-door unless the following conditions are met:

    1. Minors work in pairs as team

    2. One adult supervisor for ten or fewer minors

    3. Within sight or sound of supervisor once every 15 minutes

    4. Returned to home or rendezvous point daily

    5. Employer has complied with IWC registration requirements

Contact Information

College, Career & Technical Education - Work Permit Office
Revere Center, Room 3
6735 Gifford Way
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 627-7355

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