Minors under 16 years old must obtain a work permit before beginning a job. This includes home-schoolers. They must get a new permit every time they begin a new job until they reach 16 years old, even if they work for their parents. In order to apply for a work permit, the minor must be: 
1. enrolled in
school Employers must have a stamped, approved work permit on file before allowing any minor under 16 years old to work. Desert Island
High School. · Fill out the application, which requires a birth parent signature. · Once the application is complete, the superintendent’s office will send the application to the Department of Labor Standards for approval. · Once the Department of Labor Standards has approved the permit, it will be sent back to the Superintendent’s Office to forward to the employer. · A minor may not start working until the employer has received an approved work permit from the Department of Labor Standards. Information required to complete the application: · Town and State where the minor was born · Name and industry of business where the minor will be working · Mailing address and phone number of the business · Name of contact person at the business · Specific description of what the minor will be doing (washing dishes, cashier, bagging groceries, etc.) For more specific information, please check the Maine Department of Labor Standards website: http://www.maine.gov/labor/labor_laws/publications/minorsguide.html#Poster |
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