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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 06/17/02
Nicole from NY said:
You are going to miss the days of not working. There is so much difficult stuff in jobs that you will be exposed to unless you are very lucky. Enjoy your free-time and childhood. You are going to have your entire life to work, and at $5.15 an hour with labor laws, you won't get that much anyways.
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On 05/25/02
steven from FL said:
Hi. I whanted to know how old i had to be to be a bagger at publix.I what to get a job over the summer there. And im also a home scholer so i can have more time to work. It's not that hard to ask paper or plastic then bag the groceries.Thank you for reading my comment
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On 05/23/02
Janelle from PA said:
Hi. I really think its unfair for teens. I am 13 and i am trying to earn money by pet sitting and baby sitting. i haven't had any calls. i don't get allowance and when i need money for shopping or anything my parents won't give me any. in other words WE NEED TO BE ABLE TO WORK! i know that the law doesn't allow us, but we need money just as much as adults do. my father had been laid off, and my family really needs it. it makes me feel so horrible that i can't do anything to help. when it comes to getting lunch money for me its hard to get that. scraping up your extra change can't buy you the s
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On 05/21/02
Jenny from Othe said:
I am 13, and I want to work in our local chip shop. Anyway I asked and she said that you need to be 16, but I seen a girl who is in the same age as me work in another chip shop not far from the one were I asked.
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On 05/18/02
Kimberly from SC said:
Hey waz up. I'm only thirteen and I would like to have a summer job.The three main reasons are #1 I want to shop,#2 I want to earn money, #3 I know I can handle it and the responsibilities that goes with it. So thats why I want a summer job.
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