Forms & Publications
Videos
The videos below are presented in Windows Media Video (.wmv) format. Captioned and subtitled videos are now available on the Indiana Department of Labor YouTube Channel.- The Teen Worker
This video explains some of Indiana's Child Labor laws including obtaining a work permit, hour restrictions and prohibited/hazardous occupations. - Summer Safety
Produced by the INSafe division, this video shows basic safety in both outdoor and office environments. - Logging in to the Online Work Permit System
This video will explain how to login to the Online Work Permit System. - Issuing a Work Permit Online
A step-by-step tutorial on how to issue work permits online. - Special Functions for Accredited School Principals
Accredited school principals may click here to learn about new password maintenance features. - Updating, Terminating and Revoking an Online Work Permit
The final step in maintaining work permit information.
Informational Materials
- Teen Labor Laws Booklet 2009
A guide for Indiana parents, teens, issuing officers and employers. - Hazardous/Prohibited Occupations Poster
A one-page brief overview of jobs deemed Hazardous or Prohibited for minors. - Child Labor Training Presentation
The slideshow used by the Indiana Department of Labor during live and teleconferenced trainings. - Guide to using the Online Work Permit System (OWPS)
A quick reference for Hoosier schools regarding the use of the Online Work Permit System.
Posters and Forms for Employers
- Teen Work Hour Restrictions Poster - REQUIRED
This poster is required for any employer that employing minors. - Intent to Employ/A-1 - State Form 896
Form used by teen to gather information and signatures necessary to obtain a work permit. - Written Parental Permission
Form used by parent/guardian to allow 16 and/or 17 year olds to work some longer or later hours. - Sample Break Log
By law, employers must maintain records of breaks and lunches for minors. This sample illustrates what information is required. It is not an official state form. - Child Labor Checklist
This form was developed to help employers maintain the records required for employing minors. It is not an official state form.
Posters and Forms for Schools
- Intent to Employ/A-1 - State Form 896
Form used by teen to gather information and signatures necessary to obtain a work permit. - Written Parental Permission
Form used by parent/guardian allowing 16 and 17 year olds to work beyond the normal hour restrictions. - Employment Certificate (Work Permit) - State Form 898
The official work permit form is only available to schools through the Online Work Permit System. - Office Record Card - State Form 2718R
This form was made obsolete by the Online Work Permit System. - Issuing Officers Approval Form
This form is no longer required or maintained by the Indiana Department of Labor.
Top FAQs I Want To...
- File a complaint with IOSHA.
- Report an accident or fatality to IOSHA.
- Obtain a safety poster.
- Issue an Online Work Permit.
- Schedule a Common Construction Wage Hearing.
- Request training by the Child Labor Bureau at my place of business.
- Order a minimum wage poster.
- Order a child labor poster.
- Some statistics on fatalities, injuries or illnesses here in Indiana or nationwide.
- Learn a company's citation history.
- Learn more about the Voluntary Protection Program (VPP)
- Find out about signing up for a mine certification examination.
- Schedule an INSafe consultation.
- Contact INSafe Customer Service
- Speak to an occupational safety or health expert.
- Review current work related injury/illness statistics.
- Get updated OSHA Recordkeeping Forms.
- Calculate injury/illness rates and compare with other industries.
