The document outlines labor laws and regulations regarding the employment of minors. It discusses rules for 14 and 15 year olds, including limits of 3 hours on school days, 8 hours on non-school days, and no later than 7pm during the school year. It also describes some exemptions to child labor laws, such as jobs on family farms or in the entertainment industry. The document provides an overview of regulations regarding youth minimum wage, working papers or certificates, and tips for finding a job as a minor.

1. 14 and 15 Years of Age
During the school year, hours are limited to 3 hours a day and 18 hours a week. On days when
there's no school and in the summer, working hours increase to 8 hours a day and 40 hours a
week. There are limits on when children can work, too - no later than 7 p.m. during the school
year and no later than 9 p.m. between June 1 and Labor Day. Fourteen- and 15- year-olds may
be employed in restaurants and quick-service establishments outside school hours in a variety of
jobs for limited periods of time and under specified conditions.
Jobs Exempt from Child Labor Law Regulations
In general, children of any age are permitted to work for businesses entirely owned by their
parents, except those under 16 may not be employed in mining or manufacturing and no one
under 18 may be employed in any occupation the Secretary of Labor has declared to be
hazardous.
Minors employed in the delivery of newspapers to consumers are exempt from Fair Labor
Standards Act (FLSA) child labor provisions, as well as the wage and hours provisions.
Children employed as actors or performers in motion pictures or theatrical productions or in
radio or television productions are exempt from Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) coverage.
Therefore, FLSA rules regarding total allowable number of work hours in one day and allowable
times of day to work do not apply.
There are other exemptions, including making evergreen wreaths at home, so, check the DOL
Exemptions from Child Labor Law Rules for the full list.
Child Labor Regulation Changes
Effective in February, 2005, new child labor regulations expand protections for youth working in
restaurant cooking, roofing, and driving, among other changes.
Youth Minimum Wage
The law allows employers to pay employees under 20 years of age a lower wage for a limited
period (90 calendar days, not work days) after they are first employed. Any wage rate above the
$8.50 minimum wage for youth an hour may be paid to eligible workers during this 90-day
period.
Working Papers (Employment/Age Certificates)
In some states, workers under eighteen may need to obtain working papers (officially called
Employment/Age Certificates) in order to legally be able to work. The form may be available at
school. Otherwise, child workers can get one at the state Department of Labor. Check the
Employment/Age Certification list to see which guidelines apply to you. If it's school, check with
your Guidance Office. If it's t Department of Labor, check with your state office.
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Finding Jobs
Are you a young person looking for a job? Here are some tips to help you get going on your job
search. Then start your online job search by visiting the sites that focus on teenagers and
students. Here are the best job sites for teens, plus tips for searching them.