New York State Child Labor Laws

What is? The amount of hours on a school day that you are allowed to work if you are age 16 & 17 Acceptable forms of ID to provide for your working papers Current minimum wage in NY State

School in Session Age 16 & 17 4 hours preceding school day (Mon. thru Thurs.) 8 hours on Fri. thru Sun. 28 hours in any week 6 days in any week 6 AM to 10 PM

School in Session Exceptions Age 16 & 17 Approved cooperative work experience program Maximum 6 hours a day preceding a school day (other than Sunday or holiday) Conjunction with program 6 AM to 12 PM – parental consent and good academic standing)

Age 16 and 17 School not in session 8 Hours per day 48 Hours per week 6 Days a week Between 6 AM and 12 Midnight

Not Attending School Age 16 & 17 8 Hours a day 48 Hours a week 6 Days a week 6 am to 12:00 pm

Working off the Books Illegal Forced to leave program Pay taxes & possible fines No insurance

Working Papers Application form from your home school Guidance Office. Signature of your parent or guardian Proof of age- o Birth certificate o Baptismal certificate o Passport Doctors Certificate – Physically Fit You need a Social Security # to work

Wages & Benefits NYS Minimum wage o $8.00 on December 31, 2013 o $8.75 on December 31, 2014 o $9.00 on December 31, 2015 per hour o Employer matches Social Security o Employer matches Medicare

Wages & Benefits Employer has own policy regarding o Sick Time o Vacation Time o Holiday Pay

Breaks Lunch 6 hour shift 30 minutes – Hours 11:00 am - 2:00 pm After working 3 hours 15 minute break

Answers Are The amount of hours on a school day that you are allowed to work if you are age 16 & 17 What is: 4 hours a day 6 if enrolled in approved program

Answers Are Acceptable forms of ID to provide for your working papers What is: Birth certificate Baptismal certificate Passport

Answers Are Current minimum wage in NY State What is: NYS Minimum wage $8.00 on December 31, 2013 $8.75 on December 31, 2014 $9.00 on December 31, 2015

Federal Wage FLSA Minimum Wage: The federal minimum wage is $6.55 per hour effective July 24, 2008; and $7.25 per hour effective July 24, Many states also have minimum wage laws. In cases where an employee is subject to both state and federal minimum wage laws, the employee is entitled to the higher minimum wage. FLSA Minimum Wage The Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2013 has been introduced in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. If passed, it would raise the federal minimum wage from $7.25 to $10.10 per hour by 2015Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2013 FLSA Overtime: Covered nonexempt employees must receive overtime pay for hours worked over 40 per workweek (any fixed and regularly recurring period of 168 hours — seven consecutive 24-hour periods) at a rate not less than one and one-half times the regular rate of pay. There is no limit on the number of hours employees 16 years or older may work in any workweek. The FLSA does not require overtime pay for work on weekends, holidays, or regular days of rest, unless overtime is worked on such days. FLSA Overtime Hours Worked (PDF): Hours worked ordinarily include all the time during which an employee is required to be on the employer’s premises, on duty, or at a prescribed workplace. Hours Worked Recordkeeping (PDF): Employers must display an official poster outlining the requirements of the FLSA. Employers must also keep employee time and pay records. Recordkeeping Youth Employment: These provisions are designed to protect the educational opportunities of minors and prohibit their employment in jobs and under conditions detrimental to their health or well-being. Youth Employment

Questions? Donna Stonis WBL Coordinator