Work Permits/Working Papers

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Working papers are issued in the guidance office. Any individual who seeks employment is required to hold working papers. The steps for obtaining working papers are as follows:

1. Obtain an application from the guidance office or click here for Employment Certificate Application.
   
   
2. Parent/Guardian must sign the application.
   
   
3. In lieu of a parent/guardian signature, the applicant may execute a statement before a notary public attesting to the accuracy of the facts set forth in the application. The statement must be on a form prescribed by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry. The statement is then attached to the application.
   
   

Upon receipt of the completed application form and evidence of date of birth, formal working papers will be issued in the Guidance Office. Extension 1226.  Students must sign the Work Permit.

Please note that under the current Pennsylvania Child Labor Act, if in the issuing officer's judgment, the applicant cannot maintain adequate academic achievement if permitted to work during the school year, the application can be denied. Similarly, an issuing officer may revoke a work permit if it is the issuing officer's judgment that the applicant cannot maintain adequate academic achievement if permitted to work during the school year.