This form has sections for the employer and the teen's school to complete. Once the form is complete, take it back to the public high school where it will be signed by the administrator in charge of handling work permits. Work permits issued during the summer months must be renewed again after Labor Day for the school year. Be sure to check the expiration date on the permit and reapply as necessary. Generally cannot work on school days.
Special rules apply to agricultural, domestic work and to the entertainment industry.
Work Experience Education enrollees may work up to 23 hours per week, any portion of which may be during school hours. In this case the private school may offer Work Experience Education as part of their curriculum so that the teen can take advantage of working longer hours and may work some of those hours during the school day. Maximum work hours are generally the same as for adults. For further details, check out California's Child Labor Laws . Get your diploma as early as the age of 12.