The Chippewa County Clerks Office no longer processes work permits for minors.

Beginning July 1, 2023, the Department of Workforce Development's Equal Rights Division has developed a new online work permit application tool.  The application is located at https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/er/laborstandards/workpermit/

Payment is made directly to the department through the application, using a credit or debit card or by ACH direct withdrawal.  Once the permit application process is complete, the Department mails a paper copy of the permit directly to the employer.

For more information about Child Labor Permits, visit the Department of Workforce Development's Website.

The only exceptions for obtaining a child labor permit are the following:

• Minors employed in agriculture
• Minors working in or around the home and not in connection with the employer's business
• Volunteer work for a non-profit organization and not as an employee
• Public entertainment or exhibition
• Street trades for fund raising for nonprofit organizations, private or public schools
• Apprentices under Chapter 106 of the Wis. Statutes

Employers subject to both federal and state laws must comply with the more stringent section of the two laws.

State child labor laws prohibit work during times that minors are required to be in school, except for students participating in work experience and career exploration programs operated by the school.

Minors under 16 years of age are limited to the maximum hours and time of day restrictions even though they may work for more than one employer during the same day or week.

Minors under 18 years of age may not work more than 6 consecutive hours without having a 30-minute, duty free meal period.

Minimum wage for minors is $7.25 per hour. Employers may pay an "Opportunity Wage" of $5.90 per hour for the first 90 days of employment. On the 91st day, the wage must increase to $7.25 per hour.

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