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Work Permit

WORK PERMIT INFORMATION

**PLEASE E-MAIL **
dsullivan@easternyork.net
717-252-1551-ext 60520

**WORK PERMITS MAY BE OBTAINED FROM ISSUING OFFICER, MRS. SULLIVAN. **

Q: What are the steps in completing an application for a work permit?

A: The applicant's parent/legal guardian must contact the issuing officer at their school district. The parent/legal guardian must sign the application in the presence of the issuing officer, in lieu of an in person appearance, the parent/guardian may be granted a virtual visit via email. The work permit shall be signed by the minor in the presence of the issuing officer. The work permit shall bear a number, the date of issuance and the signature of the issuing officer.

How To Obtain A Work Permit

A parent or legal guardian should make an appointment to meet with Mrs. Sullivan, Issuing Officer at the High School Counseling Office.

Mrs. Sullivan

Issuing Officer (717)-252-1551 ext. 60520 dsullivan@easternyork.net

Pennsylvania Child Labor Law

FEDERAL YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROVISIONS

The Federal youth employment provisions, also known as the child labor laws, are authorized by the Fair Labor Standards Act ( FLSA) of 1938. These provisions were enacted to ensure that when young people work, the work is safe and does not jeopardize their health, well-being or educational opportunities. By knowing, understanding and complying with these provisions, employers, parents, and teachers can help working teens enjoy those safe, positive, early work experiences that can be so important to their development.

General Information

The Pennsylvania Child Labor Law (CLL) was enacted to “provide for the health, safety, and welfare of minors by forbidding their employment or work in certain establishments and occupations, and under certain specified ages.” The CLL requires minors to obtain work permits prior to beginning work. This law, with the exception of farm work or domestic service in a private home, covers work in any establishment other than the minor’s residence.

    • Max 3 hours on school days
    • Max 8 hours on non-school days
    • Max 15 hours per school week

    • Max 8 hours on any given day
    • Max 28 hours (Mon-Fri) plus an additional 8 hours on Saturday and an additional 8 hours on Sunday
    • Max 31 hours per school week
    • Max 44 hours per week

    • Ages 14 & 15: During the school term, may not work after 7 PM or before 7 AM. During summer vacation, may work until 9 PM but not before 7 AM.
    • Ages 16 & 17: During the school term, may not work after midnight Sunday through Thursday, or before 6 AM on any given day. On days preceding a non-school day, may work until 1 AM.

    • Ages 14 & 15: Max 8 hours per day, up to 40 hours per week.
    • Ages 16 & 17: Max 8 hours per day, up to 44 hours per week.