Frequently Asked Questions
Q: If I've graduated from high school, do I need a work permit?
A: Once a minor is no longer subject to the state's compulsory education laws, he/she is not considered a minor for purposes of the state's child labor laws (labor code 1286[c]). Therefore, a high school graduate does not require a permit and may work in any occupation.
Q: If I have more than one job, do I need more than one work permit?
A: Yes, you will need a separate work permit for each job that you hold.
Q: When do work permits expire?
A: Summer work permits expire five days after the beginning of the next school year.
Q: Can my parent/guardian bring in my Request for Work Permit and be issued a work permit?
A: No, you must bring in your Request for Work Permit after it has been completed. The student must be present when the work permit is issued AND verification of birth date.
Q: Can I start working when my employer signs the Request for Work Permit?
A: No, you must have the work permit issued first before you can begin working.
Q: What ages are required to have a work permit?
A: Any student under the age of 18 who has not graduated from high school must have a work permit on file.
Q: Can I get a work permit at my high school?
A: Yes, during the school year. During the summer, students must come to the College and Career Department at the SBCUSD Professional development Center. The address is: 4030 Georgia Blvd., San Bernardino, CA 92407.
Q: Where can I obtain a Entertainment Work Permit?
A: SBCUSD does not issue work permits for the Entertainment Industry. The minor must contact the Division of Labor Standards in San Bernardino. Click here for the Application for Entertainment Work Permit form.
