Who Needs a Permit to Work?

Work Permits
Except in limited circumstances defined in law and summarized in the Child Labor Law Booklet, all minors under 18 years of age employed in the state of California must have a permit to work.

WHO issues a permit to work?

Issuer must be a person who is trained, competent and authorized to issue a Permit to Work after ensuring that all the hazards, associated with the work being done in that area, have been identified and all necessary safety precautions are being implemented to ensure that the work can be completed safely.

Who needs a work permit in the US?

Only people with green cards, U.S. citizenship, or certain types of work visas can accept employment in the U.S. without getting an EAD (work permit) first; and only a few categories of people will qualify for a work permit.

Sarah Jenkins

Sarah Jenkins

Senior Technology Editor & AI Specialist

Sarah Jenkins is a veteran tech journalist with over 12 years of experience covering artificial intelligence, mobile innovations, and digital ethics. Her insights have appeared in leading technology publications worldwide.