The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) contains provisions to make sure young workers have a positive and safe work experience. Review the specifics to what and how long a youth can work.

1. Summer brings many things, one of
which is jobs for school aged children.
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
contains provisions to make sure young
workers have a positive and safe work
experience. These provisions ensure
their job does not endanger their health
or well being.
YOUTH EMPLOYMENT
PROVISIONS
14- and 15-year-olds prohibited from:
Under 14, employment prohibited unless
working for parent, but not in hazardous jobs,
mining or manufacturing. Allowed:
Hazardous
jobs
No work
during
school hours
Limits when school is in
session:
-3 hrs./day
-18hrs./wk
-7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
-Retail, food service &
gas stations ok
Until 9 p.m. ok
June 1- Labor Day
Agricultural
occupations
(family farm)
Child actors
or performers
News
Carriers
Hazardous Occupations Order No. 2 provides additional
guidelines for minors driving motor vehicles.
Outside Help
Under age 17
Aside from the vehicle driver, an
outside helper’s work would include
riding outside the cab with the purpose
of helping transport or deliver goods. Youth under the age of
18 may not serve as an outside helper on a motor vehicle.
If the youth’s employment is subject to the FLSA, they may
not drive a motor vehicle on public roads as part of their job.
Daylight hours
Has valid state license
Completed drivers ed
Seat belt & training required
Limit of 6,000 lbs. vehicle
gross weight
Drives no more than 1/3 of
daily work time
No urgency, no towing, no
route sales, no for-hire driving
Vehicle is automobile or truck
Three passenger limit
30 mile limit per trip
Two trips per day limit
Once age 17 has been reached, the youth may drive only if:
When a youth reaches the age of 18,
employment is no longer subject to these
provisions.
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