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Labor Laws California For Minors In Georgia
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Ing to California Labor Code Section 1299 and Education Code Section 49160, work permits are required for California working minors. Labor and education codes apply during all seasons and times of year, even during the summer months or school breaks.
Minors under 18 years of age must attend school to get a work permit. If a student graduates from high school before age 18, he or she no longer needs a work permit. If a student passes the California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE) or the G.E.D. before the age of 18, he or she no longer needs a work permit.
Information to assist local education agencies in the issuance of work permits for California students. Minors employed in the state of California must have a Permit to Employ and Work (commonly referred to as a “work permit”). Work permits are typically issued by the school where the student is enrolled.
Except in limited circumstances defined in law and summarized in the Child Labor Law Booklet, all minors under 18 years of age employed in the state of California must have a permit to work. Prior to permitting a minor to work, employers must possess a valid Permit to Employ and Work.
No minor under 16 years of age shall be employed or permitted to work in any gainful occupation covered by this chapter for more than four hours on any day in which the school attended by said minor is in session, more than eight hours on days other than school days, or more than 40 hours in any one week.
Effective July 1, 2015, with the exception of minors in entertainment, work permits are no longer required for youth age 16 and older.
Minors must have a 30-minute break when scheduled to work six consecutive hours or work five consecutive hours before continuing to work. Night work is not allowed for minors of these ages during these hours: 14 and 15: Between 5AM and 9PM. 16 and 17: None.
Effective July 1, 2015, with the exception of minors in entertainment, work permits are no longer required for youth age 16 and older.
Older teens are allowed to work for up to 48 hours over the course of the week. 16 and 17-year-olds are allowed to work between 5 a.m. and 10 p.m. most days and as late as a.m. on nights before nonschool days.