August 12, 1999

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (David Smollar) WORK PERMITS FOR MINORS As the 1999-2000 school year begins, working minors and their employers are reminded of the state law regarding work permits for youth under 18 years of age. The law requires work permits for all employed minors under 18 years. The minor is responsible for obtaining the permit and the employer is required to terminate the employment of any minor who does not have an active permit or has not made an application. All current work permits automatically expire following the reopening of school on Sept. 7. The expiration date is indicated on all "Permits to Employ and Work." There are exceptions for minors who have graduated from high school or have passed the California High School Proficiency Examination. These minors may give a copy of their high school diploma or a copy of their California proficiency exam certificate to their employer in lieu of a work permit. Minors under the age of 18 who have not graduated from high school or have not passed the proficiency exam must be enrolled in school in order to have an application for a work permit processed. Students may obtain application forms for work permits at the following locations: High Schools Career Development Services, Revere Center, 6735 Gifford Way, Room 2, San Diego East County Career Center, 924 East Main Street, El Cajon Sweetwater School-to-Career Office, 1355 Second Avenue, Trailer 6, Chula Vista Additional information is available regarding work permits and child labor laws by calling City Schools at (858) 627-7355, Grossmont at (619) 590-3900 or Sweetwater at (619) 691-5575.