Work Permits

A work permit is a document that students 14 to 17 years of age must obtain AFTER they have been offered employment. Students younger than 14 are not allowed to work while school is in session.

NOTE: Incomplete work permit requests will not be processed, and students' attendance and GPA need to be in good standing from spring semester in order for students to be issued a work permit.

Hours

Dropping off a work permit: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Picking up a work permit: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 3-4:30 p.m. Please bring a photo ID

Please check our News page for office closure dates.

Work Permit Procedure

1. Students must have a job in order to get a work permit
2. Download and print the “STATEMENT OF INTENT TO EMPLOY A MINOR AND REQUEST FOR A WORK PERMIT” form, or pick one up at the Pleasanton Unified School District office located at 5758 W. Las Positas Blvd.
3. The minor completes and signs the first section, including Social Security number. The parent or legal guardian completes and signs the second section. The employer completes and signs the third section, making sure they print their name and include the business phone number. The final section is completed by the school district.
4. Bring the form to the Pleasanton Unified School District Office located at 5758 W. Las Positas Blvd. See hours below. Emailed/scanned copies cannot be accepted.
5. The student will pick up their work permit at the district office after receiving an email indicating it’s ready. Please allow two business days for processing. Be prepared to show a photo ID and sign the work permit at the district office.

Important Notes

• Pleasanton Unified School District may decline issuance of a work permit based on GPA (minimum 2.0 GPA) and or/attendance (minimum 90% attendance)
• Entertainment Permits are also processed by the Pleasanton Unified School District Work Permits Official. Please bring all work/entertainment permit applications to the district office at 5758 W. Las Positas Blvd.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Do I need a Work Permit during the school year?
• Do I need a Work Permit during the summer?
• How long is the Work Permit valid?
• How do I obtain a theatrical work permit?

Do I need a Work Permit during the school year?

Students working during the school year must have a work permit. The number of hours a student may work during the regular school year are listed on the application and on the issued work permit. Hours that can be worked are based on the student’s age.

Do I need a Work Permit during the summer?

The work permit you obtain during the school year will be valid during the summer as well. If your employment is a summer job only, you will still need to get a work permit.

How long is the Work Permit valid?

All work permits issued will expire on or around Sept. 1, one week after the opening of the school year.

How do I obtain a theatrical work permit?

Theatrical Work Permits including the entertainment industry and modeling must be obtained by a parent/guardian directly from the California State Labor Commissioner at 1515 Clay Street, Room 801, Oakland, CA 94612.

Please send a note requesting an application for this entertainment industry-specific type of work permit and a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the above address.

The application must be brought to the school district office at 5758 W. Las Positas Blvd. for processing certain information. The completed application may then be mailed back to the Oakland office by the parent with a self-addressed, stamped envelope. The special work permit will be mailed to you. For more info, call (510) 622-3273 and select “0” for a representative.