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1. Print out the work permit application form (B1-1).

2. Put your ID number in the top right-hand corner. 

3. Fill out the top section - Minor’s Information.  Make sure your phone number is correct in case I have to contact you and you provide your Social Security Number.  A work permit cannot be created without it.  This form will always be in a secure place once you send it to me.  

4. Take the form to your employer.  Have the employer complete, sign and date the section – To be filled in and signed by the employer.

5. Have a parent/legal guardian print their name, sign and date the section – To be filled and signed by parent or legal guardian.  

6. If you have it printed and don’t know how to scan it, you can use CamScanner, Genius Scan or any other scanner from your app store on your phone.  Do not take a picture of it as it’s often too hard to read.  Make sure it is legible before you send it to me.

7. Email the completed form to your OWN personal school email account first so I have your email address and I know who it is coming from.  This will speed up processing and ensure I know who I am emailing since there is secured information on it such as your Social Security Number.  

8. Forward it to Rodrigues.Ro@mcs4kids.com

9. A work permit will be processed, signed and emailed to you.

10. Print, sign and date the work permit.

11. Give the work permit to your employer.

1. Print out the work permit application form (B1-1).

2. Print out the MCS Training agreement. 

3. Put your ID number in the top right-hand corner of both forms. 

4. Fill out the top section of the B1-1 - Minor’s Information.  Make sure to provide your Social Security Number.  A work permit cannot be created without it.  This form will always be in a secure place once you send it to me.  

5. Take the form to your employer on the B1-1.  Have the employer complete, sign and date the section – To be filled in and signed by the employer.

6. Have a parent/legal guardian print their name, sign and date the section on the B1-1. To be filled and signed by parent or legal guardian.  

7. Have your employer sign, parent or guardian sign and you sign the Training Agreement.  

8. If you have it printed and don’t know how to scan it, you can use CamScanner, Genius Scan or any other scanner from your app store on your phone.  Do not take a picture of it as it’s often too hard to read.  Make sure it is legible before you send it to me.

9. Email the completed forms in one email to your OWN personal school email account first so I have your email address and I know who it is coming from.  This will speed up processing and ensure I know who I am emailing since there is secured information on it such as your Social Security Number.  

10.  Forward it to Rodrigues.Ro@mcs4kids.com

11. A work permit will be processed, signed and emailed or to you.

12. Print, sign and date the work permit.

13. Give the work permit to your employer.

All minors under age 18 (unless a high school graduate or equivalent), including minors employed by parents, (Ed.C. 49141) must have a work permit. Applications are available at Thomas Downey High School and at the Modesto City Schools District Office. All Work Permits expire five (5) days after school starts and must be re-issued at the start of each school year or at the time the student obtains a new job. Work Permits are required all year, not just when school is in session. It serves as an age certificate and states the maximum hours a minor may work based on their age (Ed. C. 49160).

Hours Minors are Allowed to Work

Ages 14-15 (School In Session)

• 3 hours max. per day/18 hours per week.

• 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Ages 14-15 (Summer):

• 8 hours max. per day/40 hours per week.

• 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Ages 16-17 (School In Session):

• 4 hours max. per day/Mon.-Thurs.

• 8 hours max. per day/Fri.-Sun.

• 20 hours total per week (MCS Limit)

• 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.

• 5 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. if no school next day.

Ages 16-17 (Summer):

• 8 hours max. per day/40 hours per week.

• 5 a.m. - 12:30 a.m.

Ages 16-17 (School In Session):
Enrolled in Work Experience.

• 6 hours max. per day/Mon.-Thurs.

• 8 hours max. per day/Fri.-Sun. 40 hours total per week

• 5 a.m. - 10 p.m. (12:30 a.m. on days preceding a non school day).

For more information on work permits, visit the following website: Information on Minors and Employment.