Iowa Rules on Employing Minors

In Iowa, work permits are required in order to employ a minor who is 14 or 15 years old. A work permit will be issued by the superintendent of school or an authorized person upon the application of the parent, guardian or custodian of the minor desiring such permit. The person authorized to issue work permits may not issue any such permit unless the person has received, examined, approved and filed: (1) a written agreement from the person, firm or corporation into whose service the minor under 16 is about to enter, promising to give such minor employment, describing the industry and the work to be performed; (2) evidence of age showing the minor is 14 or older.