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Pennsylvania Child Labor Law The intent of the Child Labor Law is to protect the health, safety and welfare of all minors employed in Pennsylvania by restricting employment in certain establishments, the hours of work and the conditions and occupations involved.

Pennsylvania Child Labor Law Minimum Age The minimum age for employment is 14 years old unless you are employed on a farm or domestic service, then there are no restrictions. 12 years old to be a caddy on a golf course. You must be at least 11 years old to deliver newspapers. 7 years old for theater, modeling and television. No restrictions on the motion pictures. Note: Permits are required for all jobs except farm work.

Pennsylvania Child Labor Law Employment Certificates Employment Certificates, also known as Work Permits, are mandatory in Pennsylvania for minors under 18. The certificate must be acquired by the minor and presented to their employer to verify their ability to work before they are hired. Minors can obtain an Employment Certificate both through the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and through their school. At Muncy – must go to Main Office to get employment certificate.

Pennsylvania Child Labor Law An overview of hours of work. 14 and 15 year olds are not permitted to work more than 4 hours per day and not before 7am or after 7pm during the school year. During the summer time 8 hours per day and up to10pm. (June to Labor Day)

Pennsylvania Child Labor Law 16 and 17 year olds Summer time There are no starting and stopping hour restrictions on what can be worked during the summer vacation. But at no time can a minor work more than 8 hours per day or 44 hours per week. School year. Minors are not to work before 6am or after 12am (midnight) on school days and 1am on Fridays and Saturdays. Not more than 8 hours per day and 28 hours per school week.

Pennsylvania Child Labor Law All minors are required to take at least a 30 minute uninterrupted meal break on or before the 5th consecutive hour of work.

Pennsylvania Child Labor Law Prohibited Occupations under 18 Here are few occupations that are prohibited: Billiard rooms Crane and hoisting operations Electrical work Elevator operation Excavating (more that 4 feet deep) Machinery: Woodworking Bakery mixing Cleaning or oiling Punch press Roofing Welding Demolition

Pennsylvania Child Labor Law Prohibited Occupations under 16 Some prohibited occupations are: Bowling centers (except snack bar attendant, control desk clerk and scorer) Building heavy work Highway (open road) Where liquor is sold or dispensed Manufacturing Scaffolds and ladders Window cleaning (above ground)

Pennsylvania Child Labor Law These were just some examples of prohibited occupations under Pennsylvania’s Child Labor Law. For more details on these and other occupations or any other information on the Child Labor Law, check out our web site or call us. http://www.dli.state.pa.us/ and click on Labor Laws or 1-800-932-0665

http://www.youthrules.dol.gov/jobs.htm 1-866-4-USWAGE                        There may be additional restrictions placed on minors by the Federal Government. You can find out more on their web site or by calling; http://www.youthrules.dol.gov/jobs.htm 1-866-4-USWAGE

Pennsylvania Child Labor Law Have a safe and enlightening work experience. This is provided for informational purposes only. While the Bureau of Labor Law Compliance attempts to provide accurate, current and reliable information, it recognizes the possibility of human or mechanical error. Therefore, the Bureau, the Department, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, its employees, officers and agencies make no express or implied warranty of the accuracy, reliability or timeliness of any information contained in this presentation, and shall not be held liable for any losses caused by reliance upon the accuracy, reliability or timeliness of such information.