Information on State of Wisconsin Work Permits
NOTE: Changes to Wisconsin's child labor law remove the requirement that 16- and 17-year-old minors obtain work permits prior to beginning work. This law also changes the terminology to be used and refers to the "employment of minors" instead of "child labor."
- 16- and 17-year-old minors do NOT need to obtain a work permit prior to beginning work. Work permits will not be issued for minors ages 16 or 17.
- State law prohibits the use of minors to perform hazardous work. Prohibited employment provisions still apply to work that 16- and 17-year-old minors can be employed to perform.
- This law makes no changes to the requirements for minors younger than 16. Minors younger than 16 must obtain a work permit prior to beginning work, unless an exception applies.
- There are no changes to the maximum hours or times of days that minors younger than 16 may work, or the types of work that minors younger than 16 may perform.
To obtain a Work Permit for a Middle School Student
Please call 608.877.5502 or 608.877.5507 to confirm staff availability to process
Hours permits are issued
- Instruction days – Permits available from 7:45 am – 3:30 pm
- Winter and Spring Break - Unavailable
- Summer Break - call to make an appointment
To obtain a Work Permit for a High School Student
Please call 608.877.5602 or 608.877.5622 to confirm staff availability to process
Hours permits are issued
- Instruction days – Permits available from 7:45 am – 3:30 pm
- Winter and Spring Break - Unavailable
- Summer Break - call to make an appointment
