Teen Employment

Parent School Authorization Form: https://www.lni.wa.gov/dA/a99738b233/F700-002-000.pdf Students should be given this form by their employer.  Once the form has been completely filled out and signed by the Employer, Employee (student), and Parent/Guardian then the form can be emailed to Sandra Lordahl at slordahl@bethelsd.org for the school signature.    

This form is for parents/legal guardians and school officials to indicate approval for a minor employee to work according to the terms listed by the employer.  During the summer months there is a Parent Authorization for summer work that does not require a school signature.  Please note, this is not a Minor Work Permit.  The Minor Work Permit is an endorsement that Employers (not the student) must have on their Master Business License for each work location with employees under age 18.

Minimum Wage Information:  https://lni.wa.gov/workers-rights/wages/minimum-wage/ The 2023 Minimum Wage in the state of Washington is $15.74 per hour. Washington employers must pay most employees at least the minimum wage for every hour worked. Workers who are 14 or 15 years old may be paid 85% of the adult minimum wage, or $13.38 per hour.

Teens at Work: Facts for Employers, Parents and Teens:  https://lni.wa.gov/forms-publications/f700-022-000.pdf