Work permits exist to protect the employers of underage workers. The certificates provide proof of a good-faith effort to comply with child labor laws. In states that issue work permits, employers ...

The Trump administration says this move allows better vetting of those using work permits. However, some are skeptical of that reasoning.

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EAST MOLINE, Ill. — On the second day of the federal government shutdown, Akwaaba QC is helping dozens of asylum seekers take the next step in their lives — applying for work permits to become legal ...