The State of Virginia has established laws governing the employment of minors.  If you are a minor or have a minor who is interested in employment in the State of Virginia, please visit the following link to see if you or your child qualify:

http://www.dli.state.va.us/labor_law/child_faq.html

An Issuing Officer with the Giles County School Board Office issues work permits to residents of Virginia who are at least 14 years of age and who have not yet reached their 16 birthday.  

To apply for a work permit, the following documents are required:

1. Intention to Employ  - to be completed by the employer and brought to the Issuing Officer prior to any employment. Hours of work permitted by law are restricted.  Please read the law thoroughly.
   
   
2. Permission for Employment  - to be completed and signed by a parent or guardian in the presence of the Issuing Officer.
   
   
3. Employment Certificate - to be completed by the Issuing Officer once the first two documents are attained.  Evidence of the minor's age must be presented and may include any of the following: 

• a birth certificate or transcript thereof issued by registrar of vital statistics
• a Bible or Baptismal record
• Insurance policy that has been in effect for at least one year
• Passport
• Driver's License Permit
• School Records

A copy of the Employment Certificate, once completed and evidence of age is presented, is issued to the minor who should then present it to his/her employer and employment may begin. If the minor changes employers, it is necessary to complete this same process to receive a new Employment Certificate.