West Virginia Rules on Employing Minors

In West Virginia, the superintendent of schools for the county where a minor resides is authorized to issue work permits. In special circumstances, the commissioner of labor has authority to issue supervision permits. Work permits are required of minors ages 14 and 15 in gainful, nonhazardous occupations. Any minor under 16 employed in any gainful occupation, other than agriculture, horticulture or domestic service in a private home must have a work permit. Provisions exist for the issuance of blanket work permits when 25 or more minors will be employed for 90 days or less.