WAC 296-125-0200. If I plan to employ minors in my business, what general requirements do I have to satisfy?

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Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 › Chapter 296-125 › Section 296-125-0200

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(1) You must obtain, keep current and post valid minor work permit endorsements issued by the department.

(2) If employing minors for house-to-house sales, you must satisfy the special requirements in WAC 296-125-024 for that activity.

(3) You must obtain and keep on file a completed parent/school authorization form for each minor you employ.

(4) You must keep on file any variances issued to you according to variance and/or special variance sections of this chapter.

(5) If you sponsor bona fide unpaid work-based learning programs approved by the office of the superintendent of public instruction or a local school district, you are not required to obtain minor work permit endorsements for those programs.

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