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Employing Minors
Owners should know what to expect when hiring a minor. This page offers state and local guides, Department of Labor’s Youth and Labor resources, and child labor laws.
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Youth And Labor Information |
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Employees must be at least 16 years old to work in most non-agricultural jobs and at least 18 in hazardous non-agricultural jobs. Youths 14 and 15 years old may work limited hours with strict conditions. Additional restrictions may apply in your state. Visit this Department of Labor website for detailed information. |
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YouthRules For Employers |
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Developed by the Department of Labor, YouthRules is a gateway providing quick access to information about federal and state labor laws that apply to young workers. The site is designed to educate teens, parents, educators, and employers about the hours youth can work, the jobs youth can do, and how to prevent workplace injuries. |
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Child Labor Laws |
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It is extremely important that owners become familiar with child labor laws. |
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