Anaheim High School

Work Experience

Hours Minors Are Allowed to Work (California & Federal Labor Codes)

Under Age 12	Ages 12-13	Ages 14-15- School in Session
Prohibited except in the entertainment industry	Prohibited in firms subject to Federal FLSA Exceptions, call for further information.	3 hours. max. per day/18 hrs. per week 7 a.m. – 7 p.m
Summer (June 15 to Labor Day)	Ages 16-17-School in Session	Summer (June 15-Labor Day)
8 hours max. per day / 40 hours per week 7 a.m.-9 p.m.	4 hours max. per day /Monday –Thursday 8 hours max. per day / Friday – Sunday 28 hours total per week 5 a.m. – 10 p.m. 5 a.m. – 12:30 a.m. if no school the next day	8 hours max. per day / 48 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 / Monday-Thursday 8 hours max. per day / Friday-Sunday 36 total hours per week 5 a.m. – 12:30 a.m. any day

Working after 10:00 p.m. requires permission of the Parent and the Work Experience Coordinator on required form submitted with minor’s application for Work Permit (L.C. 1391.1)

WORK PERMITS
Any minor under age 18 (including minors employed by parents) (ED.C 49141) must have a Work Permit. Applications are available at the school sites and at the AUHSD offices. Work permits must be renewed at the start of each new 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. The Work Permit serves as an age certificate and states the maximum hours a minor may work based on their age. (ED.C 49160). Call your local high school for more information on work permits and Work Experience Education.

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION INSURANCE
All minors must be covered by Workers’ Compensation Insurance, including minors who are employed by their parents and minors who are employed by businesses operating from a private residence. Note: Private homeowners’ insurance only provides Workers’ Compensation coverage for employees performing domestic work, not work performed for your business. (L.C.3700) For more information, call State Workers’ Compensation Fund at (714) 558-4597.

WAGES (I.W.C. Orders)
Minors must be paid at least the minimum wage. (LC 1197, IWC Orders Section 4)
If a student works a split shift, he/she must be paid one extra hour at the minimum wage.
If a student reports to work, but is not given work and is sent home, the employee is owed a minimum of two (2) hours of pay for their time and trouble.
TAX WITHHOLDING and STATEMENT OF DEDUCTIONS
All employers must furnish each employee, at the time wages are paid, a separate or detachable itemized statement of deductions. (L.C.226, 226.2) IRS Circular E- Employers’ Guide)

UNIFORMS (I.W.C. Orders)
When uniforms are required by the employer to be worn by the employee as a condition of employment, such uniform must be provided and maintained by the employer. “Uniform” includes apparel and accessories of distinctive design or color. (i.e. company name imprinted hats, shirts, etc.)

DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT CALIFORNIA OR FEDERAL LAWS REGARDING THE EMPLOYMENT OF MINORS?
Contact:

California Labor Laws:
Department of Industrial Relations-Field Offices (714) 558-4111- Santa Ana
Federal Labor Laws FLSA U.S. Department of Labor-Field Offices (714) 836-2156 – Santa Ana
Work Permits: AUHSD (714) 999-3579
GOAL

Employability is the goal of Work Experience Education programs in California. Students improve their employability skills by combining paid on-the-job experiences with classroom instruction that is related to their occupational plans. Students in the work experience program learn how to:

Write resumes and cover letters
Conduct job searches
Fill out job applications
Interview with confidence
dress for success

Negotiate a raise or a promotion
Work effectively with a variety of co-workers
Develop a positive attitude for the workplace
Practice effective methods of conflict resolution

Write a letter of resignation
Develop a positive work history
Request a letter of recommendation
Decide when it is time to make a career change

Prepare state and federal tax forms
Develop strategies for staying within a budget
keep accurate records
Adjust to economic changes in the economy
Use credit wisely
Save and invest to achieve financial security

TIPS FOR STUDENT WORKERS

Don’t allow friends or relatives to accompany you to the interview.
Dress neatly. You can make an impression within the first 15 seconds!
Be courteous to everyone- your employer, the customers, and your co-workers.
Be dependable. Your employer expects you to report to work when you are scheduled and to be on time.
Prepare for interviews.
Get advice from the Work Experience Coordinator at your school.

BENEFITS OF WORK EXPERIENCE

TO STUDENTS:

WAGES - Students earn at least a minimum wage for the work that they perform on the job.
CREDIT - Students earn school credit for learning and improving workplace skills.
EXPERIENCES – Students learn how to succeed in the work world and make informed decisions about their future careers.

TO EMPLOYERS:

HIRING – Employers have access to hiring students who are qualified thereby reducing employee training time and turnover rates.
PRODUCTIVITY – Employers identify those work attitudes, habits, and skills that need improvement and then work together with the coordinator to help students become productive employees.
ECONOMICS- Students learn the importance of doing a job well and of establishing a positive work history.
LEAVING THE JOB – Students learn how to write a letter of resignation and give at least two week’s notice upon leaving a job so employers have time to rehire.

TO SCHOOLS:

PREPARATION – Work Experience prepares students to enter the world of work. This accredited course requires that students apply standards based skills to real life problems at the work site.
COMMUNITY – Training in the Work Experience program takes place at the job site, while weekly classroom instruction reinforces good work ethics.
STUDENTS STAY IN SCHOOL – Work Experience Education allows students to work and stay in high school while meeting financial obligations.
FEEDBACK – Employers provide schools with immediate feedback on how students are applying communication, computation, and vocational skills to real life situations.

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Anaheim High School