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Working Papers

Working Papers are for students under the age of 18. Students who are 18 years of age and older do not need working papers. You are no longer required to have a physical or any employment information.


During the 2020 School Closure:

Pennsylvania has provided school district's with a new work permit application process which conforms with COVID -19 social distancing guidelines. Please follow the directions on the attached document to obtain a work permit.

STUDENT_WORKING_PERMITS.pdf

 

The process outlined below occurs when school is open:

Proof of age must be brought in either when picking up the application or when the application is returned.
The student must show a birth certificate , baptismal certificate, passport, or a photo driver’s license.

During the school year, Working Paper Applications will be processed Monday – Friday from 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
During the summer, Working Paper Applications will be processed Monday – Friday from 7:30 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.

1. A student must pick an application up in the Main Office.
2. The application will be brought home for a parent or legal guardian to sign.
3. The student should return the completed application to the main office along with proof of age. (birth certificate , baptismal certificate, passport, or a photo driver’s license)
The work permit will be issued and then signed by the student in the presence of the issuing officer.

If you have any questions regarding working papers please call the Main Office at 610-351-5615.

For more information regarding the Pennsylvania Child Labor Law please visit:

http://www.education.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/child_labor_law/7508