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Do you need a work permit at 16 in California?

By Eleanor Gray

If you are a minor living in California, you must have a work permit before you can start a job. You get your permit from your school. Sixteen and 17-year-olds may work four hours on school days and eight hours on non-school days or days preceding a non-school day.

What is a work permit in California?

A work permit is a legal document required by the state of California that allows a person under 18 years of age to hold a job. You may get a work permit from your local public high school.

How does a California Immigrant get a work permit?

To recap, here is how to get a work permit in CA:

  1. ✓ Determine eligibility, with the help of an immigration attorney.
  2. ✓ Fill out US government forms.
  3. ✓ Receive a Notice of Receipt.
  4. ✓ Receive and attend a biometrics appointment.
  5. ✓ Receive a written decision by mail, and if approved, a work permit as well.

Do you have to have good grades to get a work permit in California?

Your GPA must be 1.6 or above. If your GPA is lower than the required, you will not be issued a work permit. You must bring the following documentation: Completed application: Statement of Intent to Employ a Minor and Request for Work Permit Application.

What GPA is required for a Work Permit in California?

What GPA is required for a work permit in California? Your GPA must be 1.6 or above. If your GPA is lower than the required, you will not be issued a work permit. You must bring the following documentation: Completed application: Statement of Intent to Employ a Minor and Request for Work Permit Application.

Do you need a Work Permit during the summer in California?

Are work permits required during the summer? Yes. According to California Labor Code Section 1299 and Education Code Section 49160, work permits are required for California working minors. Labor and education codes apply during all seasons and times of year, even during the summer months or school breaks.

How many hours is a minor allowed to work in California?

May work up to 8 hours a day or a maximum of 48 hours per week when school is not in session. May only be employed between 5 a.m. and 12:30 a.m. [LC 1308.7] Permits to work and employ required unless the minor is a high school graduate or equivalent.

How does a minor get a Work Permit in California?

Typically, after an employer agrees to hire a minor, the minor obtains from his or her school a Department of Education form entitled “Statement of Intent to Employ Minor and Request for Work Permit”. The form must be completed by the minor and the employer and signed by the minor’s parent or guardian and the employer.