Sure it is. OP wants to commute to work on his bike. He even posted to the right sub-forum!

RBP, since you are still a minor, you have no choice but to obey Dad's rules... for your own good. Having said that, I'll tell you what I would do if I were you. Since it sounds like his concern is your safety, start studying up on bike safety and let him know how serious you are about this. Show him the books and websites you found that teach you how to keep from becoming road pizza. There's lots out there.

My first job was at a bike shop when I was 17, and yes I rode my bike there. It's where I saved enough money for my first car, which was a hot little '67 Fastback Mustang I bought from the BS manager!

Don't give up.