What are the qualifacations for a workers permit?

Answer 1

Any person between the ages of 12 and 17 who is enrolled in a public or private school or who has received a special exemption from school attendance is eligible for a work permit. Students who have dropped out or who have been expelled or suspended from school do not qualify for work permits.

The following restrictions on hours of Employment apply to minors:

12-13 year olds

School in session ………… . . . . . . . .0 per day/0 per week -Not permitted on schooldays

School not in session……………… . . . . . 8 per day/40 per week

14-15 year olds

School in session ……….. . . . . . . . 3 per schoolday/8 on any non-schoolday/18 per week

School not in session …. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 per day/40 per week

16-17 year olds

School in session ……….. . . . . . . . 4 per schoolday/8 on any non-schoolday/48 per week

School not in session ……………..8 per day/48 per week