Got a Job? Get a Work Permit! It's the Law.

To protect the safety of Illinois teenagers, and place a priority on their education, minors age 14 or 15 may work, but not without first obtaining an Employment Certificate. These can be obtained from:

• Your local high school CLICK HERE FOR LIST OF ISSUING OFFICERS AND LOCATIONS

• Regional Office of Education (Please call 217-872-3721 x100 or email mlmann@roe39.org to set up an appointment)

To Download Work Permit Documents: Click Here

Required documentation :

• Application (Page 2 of the packet)

• Letter of intent to Hire from Employer (or page 3 of the packet)

• Principal's Statement (page 4 of the packet, and not required during summer months)

• School or Sports Physical dated in the last year (or page 5 of the packet)

• Social Security Card.

• Evidence of age: a birth certificate (original or certified), or a certificate of baptism.

• Child present with parent/guardian

A 14 or 15 year old minor may NOT work:

• before 7 a.m.

• after 7 p.m. between Labor Day and June 1

• after 9 p.m. June 1 through Labor Day

• more than 8 hours on non-school days

• more than 3 hours on school days

• more than 24 hours on school weeks

• more than 28 hours during non-school weeks

• more than six days per week

• on premises where alcohol is served

More information can be found at:

http://www.illinois.gov/idol/Laws-Rules/FLS/Pages/child-labor-law.aspx