April 2000
Q. As
an employer, are we responsible for making sure that a minor working
for us obtains
"working papers?"
A. The
employer is responsible for determining that the minor has obtained the
proper employment certificate (working papers) before employment begins
and to return it to the minor when the employment is finished. The minor
can obtain the working papers from local public schools and principals
of non-public secondary schools. Minors who are no longer attending school
should contact the office of a school close to their home.
Except for summer work in July and August, school superintendents are
authorized to revoke the working papers of students who fail four academic
courses in one semester..
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