School-to-Career

Summer Work Permits

Working minors who have not graduated from high school need work permits for their new jobs, even through the summer months. A work permit is needed for every job. San Diego Unified School District issues work permits for minors residing within the district boundaries or enrolled in district schools. During non-school periods (summer and spring break), minors must have their work permits issued by the Work Permit Office (instead of their school) at 6735 Gifford Way, Room 3, in Linda Vista. (858) 627-7355

Work permit applications are available at all Middle and Senior High Summer School Sites and are available in the Summer School office during Summer School hours. The applications are also available at the Work Permit Office, located at 6735 Gifford Way, Room 3, SD 92111, and at the South Metro Career Center, 4389 Imperial Avenue, SD 92113.

Minors must have their employer complete the employer portion of the work permit application, obtain their parent or guardian’s signature and take the completed application with proof of their age to the Work Permit Office between 8:30am and 4:00pm, M - Th, and 9:30am – 4:00pm on Fridays. Upon review of the information for compliance with child labor laws and verification of the minor’s age, the work permit will be issued and the minor should take the work permit to his/her employer.

Minors may also take the completed application to the South Metro Career Center to have the work permit issued, but must phone ahead (619-266-4227) to make sure that there will be someone available to assist them.

Work permits expire one week after school starts and minors who are still working must renew their work permit through their school.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE

All minors must be covered by Workers' Compensation Insurance, including minors employed by parents and minors employed by businesses operating from a private residence.

HOURS MINORS ALLOWED TO WORK

Ages 16-17: School in Session: 4 hours max. per day Mon.-Thurs.; 8 hours max. per day Fri.-Sun.; 32 total hours per week; 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; 5:00 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. if no school next day
Ages 16-17: School in Session
Enrolled in Work Experience Education: 8 hours max. per day Mon.-Sun.; 48 total hours per week; 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; 5:00 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. if no school the next day or if there is school the next day with permission of parent; & Work Experience Education teacher.
Ages 16-17: Summer/Vacation Permit: 8 hours max. per day Mon.-Sun.; 48 total hours per week; 5:00 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. any day of the week
Ages 14-15: School in Session: 3 hours max. per day Mon.-Fri.; 8 hours max. per day Sat.-Sun.; 18 total hours per week; 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. any day of the week
Ages 14-15: Summer/Vacation Permit: 8 hours max. per day Mon.-Sun.; 40 total hours per week; 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. any day of the week (6/1 through Labor Day only)
Ages 12-13: All year: Prohibited in firms subject to Fair Labor Standards Act. For further information call:; Federal Wage & Hour Office; (619) 557-5606
Under Age 12: Prohibited except in entertainment industry. For entertainment work permits contact:; State Industrial Welfare Commissioner's Office; (619) 220-5451

WAGES

In most cases, a minor must be paid the minimum wage.
If an employee works a split shift, he/she must be paid one extra hour at the minimum wage.
If an employee reports to work but is not given work and is sent home, the employee is owed a minimum of 2 hours of pay.
If an employee is asked not to clock in, the employee is free to leave and cannot be required to wait without being paid as he/she is under the direction and control of the employer.

TAX WITHHOLDING & STATEMENT OF DEDUCTIONS

Employers must furnish each employee a separate or detachable itemized statement of deductions and hours worked at the time wages are paid.

UNIFORMS

When uniforms are required by the employer, such uniforms shall be provided and maintained by the employer. "Uniform" includes apparel and/or accessories of distinctive color or design (i.e., company name imprinted on hat, shirt, etc.)

QUESTIONS ABOUT LABOR LAWS? CONTACT:

Work Permit Office; San Diego City Schools; (858) 627-7355
PROHIBITED EMPLOYMENT-
HAZARDOUS OCCUPATIONS FOR MINORS
FEDERAL LAW
The Federal Government, under the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA), has listed Hazardous Occupations in which minors under the age of 18 years are prohibited from working. They include:

Motor Vehicle Driving

Minors may not drive on any public highway. This does NOT prohibit a minor from driving on private property (e.g.,auto dealer lot).

Power-Driven Woodworking Machines
Exposure to Radioactive Substances
Power-Driven Hoisting Apparatus

Includes automobile hoist, lift truck, fork lift, elevator, crane, derrick, bobcat, etc.

Power-Driven Metal-Forming, Punching, & Shearing Machines.

Includes rolling machines, pressing or punching machines, bending machines, etc.

Power-Driven Bakery Machines

Includes dough mixer, batter mixer, bread divider, molding machine, bread slicing and wrapping, cookie or cracker machine.

Power-Driven Paper-Products Machines

Includes paper bailers, box crushers, etc.

Power-Driven Circular Saws, Band Saws, & Guillotine Shears
Roofing Operations
Excavation Operations

Prohibits most work in trenches.
There are no exemptions or exceptions!!!
This is a partial list. Contact the Federal Wage & Hour Office at (619) 557-5606 for complete list.
PROHIBITED EMPLOYMENT-
HAZARDOUS OCCUPATIONS FOR MINORS CALIFORNIA LAW,
UNDER 16 YEARS OF AGE:

In or about a gasoline service station except as cashiers, clerical workers, or merchandise labelers
Public messenger service
In or about dangerous equipment & power driven machinery, aircraft, or vessels
Selling to passing motorists: newspapers, candy, flowers, or other merchndise or commodities
Selling door-to-door unless the following condtions are met:

1. Minors work in pairs as team; 2. One adult supervisor for ten or fewer minors; 3. Within sight or sound of supervisor once every 15 minutes; 4. Returned to home or rendezvous point daily; 5. Employer has complied with IWC registration requirements
Exception: Does not abridge right of minors to solicit subscriptions or sell newspapers door-to-door when the minor is a regular news carrier of the newspaper and delivers papers on a regular basis to an established readership.

UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE:

Selling or serving alcoholic beverages
Building or construction work of any kind
Delivering goods from motor vehicles
In the vicinity of moving machinery
Hazardous occupations
Operating an auto or truck
In the vicinity of explosives

This is a partial list. Contact the State Industrial Welfare Commisioner's Office for complete information.

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