Work Permits

If you would like to work and you are not yet 18 years of age, you will need a work permit.

Before you begin, please note the following:

• All minors need a work permit to legally work in California.
• Work permits are only issued by the school district to students who attend a Palo Alto Unified School. If you attend a private school, charter school or are homeschooled, you must seek a permit from your school site administrator.
• Students must have an offer of a paid job - we do not issue blank work permits.
• Students may not work private residences (except students who work for their own parents in their own home).
• We do not issue blanket work permits.
• Students working for a third party (employment agency) must have the end site, where they are physically working, listed as the employer with that business' address and signature on the work permit application. We do not issue work permits to employment agencies.
• A work permit is needed for each and every job that a student holds.
• Work permits expire five days into the new school year and must be renewed as needed.
• See the district calendar for details on holidays and staff availability.
   

Work Permits process while school buildings are closed

• After receiving an offer of employment, student must Complete Work Permit Application Form (CDE Form B1-1).
• The appropriate processor will follow-up with a phone call to get their SSN and finalize the permit process
• Email the B1-1 form to (Hint: take a pic with your phone then send):
  • Rachael Kaci during the school year
  • Jessica Tabron during the summer
• Do not include your Social Security number on the B1-1 form if sending via email
• Make sure that you complete all 4 sections of the permit for processing. If sections are left blank or incomplete, we will not be able to process your application.
• A student can then expect their permit to arrive via snail mail within 4-5 days
• If a student needs assistance with the process, do not hesitate to contact the appropriate processor:
  • Rachael Kaci during the school year
  • Jessica Tabron during the summer
     

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Four steps to apply for a work permit

1. Complete Work Permit Application Form (CDE Form B1-1). Make sure that you complete all 4 sections of the permit for prompt processing. If sections are left blank or incomplete, we will not be able to process your application.
2. Students can drop off their application at any time and can expect to have them processed within one week. To process your application, please contact:

During Summer

• By appointment only Monday - Thursday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.
• Contact: Jessica Tabron
• Appointments will take place at:
  Curriculum and Career Education Office
  Greendell, Portable 11
  4120 Middlefield Road
  Palo Alto, CA 94303

During The School Year

• High Schools Requests
  • Email Rachael Kaci for an appointment OR
    • Gunn: Wednesday 8:30am - 9:30am & Friday during Lunch (work permit office is in the main office across from attendance). During the week of 3/30 - 4/3, work permits will be available by appointment only due to the special testing schedule.
    • Paly: brunch everyday but Wednesday in office 711 (inside the double doors of the 700 building).
• Middle Schools Requests
  • By appointment only Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.
  • Contact: Jessica Tabron
  • Appointments will take place at:
    Curriculum and Career Education Office
    Greendell, Portable 11
    4120 Middlefield Road
    Palo Alto, CA 94303

3. Once the permit has been processed and signed, students will be given the permit to deliver to their employer.
4. A copy of the permit will be mailed to the student's parent/guardian.

If you have questions please email Jessica Tabron or call (650) 833-4231 or visit the Curriculum and Career Education office at the above address.

Please do not take the work permit application to the District Office.