Child Labor Laws What you need to know and why Presentation by: Maggie Jensen Career Services
Are you a Student enrolled in a Work Experience Program? Let’s answer some of these questions today: 1. If I am a minor, how many hours can I work? 2. Do I need “Working Papers”? 3. Why do I need to follow these rules?
Minors When School Is In Session Age 14 and 15 – may work 3 hours on school days, 8 hours on other days, up to 18 hours per week, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Age 16 and 17 – may work 4 hours on days preceding school days, 8 hours on other days, up to 28 hours per week, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Minors When School Is Not In Session Age 14 and 15 – may work 8 hours, 40 hours per week (based on a 6-day week), 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. June 21 to Labor Day Age 16 and 17 – may work 8 hours, 48 hours per week (based on a 6-day week), 6 a.m. to midnight,
Minors Not Attending School* Age 16 and 17 may work 8 hours per day, 48 hours per week, based on 6-day week, 6 a.m. to midnight *For your information, if you are viewing this you are attending school!
Working Papers…. Issued by School Superintendent
You need… Identification Parent’s Permission School’s Permission Take to Employer
Employer’s Responsibility for Working Papers Employer must keep the papers on file while you are working for him Employer must return papers to student when employment ends Employer must post a schedule of hours for minors These hours must be in compliance with Child Labor Laws
Work Ethics You should… Only work for a business that is in compliance with Child Labor Laws Stick to the legal schedule Receive pay in form of a paycheck only
Please be aware… If you do not follow these rules, your internship/employment could come to an abrupt ending!
In summary…… Understand the Child Labor Laws Make sure your parents understand the Child Labor Laws Make sure your employer is in compliance with the Child Labor Laws
So…Get your Working Papers and Have Fun Earn Money Learn from Real Life Experiences
Thanks for your compliance! See you at your internship! Maggie Jensen Career Services