Work permits will only be processed when all of the required documentation has been provided. These requirements can be found on the Illinois Department of Labor website.

Students/Families that are requesting work permits for child performers must provide additional documentation.

Physical forms for work permits cannot be the physical that was provided at the beginning of the year during the enrollment process. This form needs to be completed by an MD, DO, APN or PA.

Obtain a CERTIFICATE OF PHYSICAL FITNESS from the South Campus Main Office or print one here.

(Students enrolled at Lyons Township High School do not need to provide this as we have one on file.)

Obtain a letter of permission from your parent or guardian.

NO STUDENT UNDER 16 MAY WORK BETWEEN 7:00pm and 7:00am FROM LABOR DAY UNTIL JUNE 1, OR BETWEEN 9:00pm AND 7:00am FROM LABOR DAY UNTIL JUNE 1, OR BETWEEN 9:00PM and 7:00am FROM JUNE 1 UNTIL LABOR DAY. When there is a school holiday the student is permitted to work 8 hours on that day.

Students under the age of 16 may not work more than 3 hours per day on a school day and 8 hours on either Saturday or Sunday. Obtain a letter (MUST BE ON LETTERHEAD) from your employer that is signed and dated, stating the type of work and approximate number of hours per week you will be working.

To apply for a work permit, Students/families will provide to do the following: Procedures for obtaining work permits are determined by the Illinois Department of Labor. The issuance of work permits by Lyons Township High School is a service we provide students under the age of sixteen who have been hired for employment.

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