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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 09/11/02
Selanya from OH said:
Hi my name is Selanya Im 12 and I need money. My mother is a single parent taking care of three kids and it hurts me to see her struggle trying to buy what I want. For the summer thou you can deliver phone books thats what I did and got 200.00 a week
On 08/28/02
Chris from LA said:
~Hey~ omg i kno how u feel i need some money sooo bad!! i have 2 lil brothers and my parents pay for their clothes and stuff but do they do that for me?, noooooo!! i need some moolah!! and nobody needs a babysitter around where i live so i have nothing to do all year except basketball and that only some days. I NEED MONEY!!
On 08/22/02
Jessi* from VA said:
man i am the age 13 too, and i want my own money rolling in people say im old enough to baby sit, man i cant wait till this year go by so i can be 14 and get a summer job. well about the babby sitting no one is helping me get a babysitting job!!!!!! i guess ill be at the libary board every day untill someone needs a babysitter!!!!!!
On 08/20/02
mark from Othe said:
i know what you mean but im afraid i will have to disagree because i need a job so that i can help my mum. shes had a big opperation a cople of weeks ago and she only get the sic pay of 60 pounds every 2 month my dad canty pay enough for food andthe rent so why cant children who are 13 work to help there familys?
On 08/10/02
Jessi from NC said:
hey! my name is jessi, and im 13. i want to work so bad!!!! i have nothing to do in the summer, and no one understands!!!
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