Work Permit - Needed For Minors Under Age 16
Requirements for Employment of Minors Under Age 16
A work permit is required before anyone under the age of 16 is allowed to work in any job with the exception of agriculture or domestic service work. The minimum age for employment is 14, except for agriculture and domestic service.
16- and 17-year-old minors do NOT need to obtain a work permit prior to beginning work. Work permits will not be issued for minors ages 16 or 17.
State law prohibits the use of minors to perform hazardous work. Prohibited employment provisions still apply to work that 16- and 17-year-old minors can be employed to perform.
Obtain a work permit (Parent/Guardian)
Parents and guardians may obtain a work permit by following the instructions below. Note that parents and guardians are required to pay the work permit application fee at the time of purchase. After the payment has processed the parent or guardian will receive an email confirmation and the permit will be printed and mailed directly to the employer. The minor's employer will receive the permit within five (5) business days. The minor may begin working upon receipt of the confirmation email. The work permit fee will be reimbursed by the City.
- A DWD ID is a username and password used to interact with the Department of Workforce Development or Department of Children and Family Services. If you already have a DWD ID that you used to work with another division, such as the Unemployment Insurance Division, you do not need to create a new ID.
Enter Information about the minor applying for the work permit and their:
- Employer
- Job
- School
Pay for minor's work permit. DWD accepts: Checking or savings account
Have a DWD ID but need help creating a permit
Have a DWD ID and want to log in
For questions or concerns, contact City Clerk Angie Hull 920-324-7915 or angie@cityofwaupunwi.gov
