Guidelines to Hire Employees Under Age 18

Wisconsin Statutes require employers to obtain work permits from employees under the age of 18.

Employees under eighteen years of age must secure a work permit and a "Guide for the Employment of Minors" pamphlet from the sources noted below. The work permit must be turned in to the Payroll Office, Tallent 202, before beginning work. The student should read and give the pamphlet to the immediate supervisor. Each permit issued will cover only the position listed on it.

You may want to review the document, "Hours and Times of Day Minors May Work in Wisconsin".

The requirements for obtaining a work permit are:

1. Proof of age - birth record or baptismal record
2. Work Permit Request from the employer which includes an explanation of job duties, hours of work, and parent's consent.
3. a social security card
4. A fee of $5.00 which will be reimbursed by the Cashier's Office upon request

Work permits and the "Guide for Employment of Minors" pamphlet may be obtained by the minor at the following locations:

• Kenosha area residents may obtain work permits at the Urban League, 1418 68th Street, Kenosha. Phone 652-2111.
• Racine area residents may obtain work permits at the Urban League, 718 North Memorial Drive, Racine. Phone 637-8532.
• If you are not a resident of Kenosha or Racine, other options may be available for you. For example: if you are a resident of the Milwaukee area, your local high school issues work permits.

Please call the appropriate phone number for the hours during which a work permit may be secured.

Questions, comments and suggestions may be directed to diane.tourangeau@uwp.edu