Requirements for Employment of Minors*
*As of 6/23/17, students 16 and older no longer need work permits*
Work Permits can be acquired in the Attendance office or School Secretary's office.
Offices are open daily from 7:00 am - 4:00 pm. You will need all 5 of the items listed below, and you must be present to sign.
PROOF OF AGE: Driver’s license or photo ID card issued by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, a duly attested birth certificate, or a verified baptismal certificate
LETTER FROM EMPLOYER: Signed letter stating:
- intent to employ the minor along with the job duties, hours of work and time of day the minor will be working
- address and phone number of the employer's business
LETTER FROM PARENT: (or legal guardian, or court ordered foster parent while the minor is under their care and supervision) consenting to the employment. As an alternative, the parent, guardian or foster parent may countersign the employer's letter.
SOCIAL SECURITY CARD: The minor must present their social security card, not just the Social Security number.
PERMIT FEE: A $10.00 permit fee is required. The employer is required to pay the permit fee. If the minor advances the fee, the employer shall reimburse the minor not later than the minor's first paycheck.
When the minor has assembled ALL of the above information, they can bring it to the main office at South Middle School and a work permit will be issued. No permit will be issued unless ALL the above information is provided.