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Question:

How old do I have to be and where can I get a work permit?



Answer:

The Industrial Commission may, by regulation, declare ay occupation to be dangerous, or injurious to the health and morals of persons under sixteen years of age and prohibit the employment or allowance to work in, about or in connection with the occupations by such persons unless a variance is granted. There are many restrictions for minors under 18 years of age The best course of action is to contact the Director of Labor at the Industrial Commission in your state. For Arizona the Industrial Commission numbers are 602-542-4653 or 602-542-4515. Explain your situation and what type of work you are seeking. Your potential employers and perhaps you also, will probably need to fill out some paperwork (application for variation) depending on the type of job, the number of hours, and environment that the job is located in.

 
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On 10/28/02
Erin from NC said:
I can't find a job because everywhere I go they say I have to be 16. But I really need a job so I can afford car insurance when I turn 16.
On 10/07/02
edward from AZ said:
I think it should be 15 years of age.
On 10/03/02
Clarence from WA said:
Hey i no wot ya mean 13 year olds need power over our lives, instead we get told what to do by parents and get given money by parents w should get to work as well
On 10/02/02
Jennifer from MI said:
I so agree no one whant's a 13 year old to babysitt they all whan't the 16 and 17 year olds and.I always ask my mom can I get a job and she always says you can babysitt Ya wright But the stupid thing is I don't get even allowence I'm really responsible and I know I would take my job seriously and give it my best and do it well there just has to be something out there,there just has to be
On 09/28/02
LaQuisha from TX said:
wat up my name iz Laquisha I am so very bored every day and during the summerz i really need sum money so i can buy wat i wanna by instead of what my mom wants me ta have or wat she wont let me get and just becuz i luv money so i would lik to have sum of my on and i also would lik to have a job becuz i luv helping out and doin different jobs that dont involve cleaning LOL HA HA!!!! i really really want a job so i can get out the house and so i can have my own money so can u plz pass the law of the youngest age having to be 14 cuz 12&13 year olds WANNA WORK TOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So plz let ther
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