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Work Labor Law For Minors In Wayne
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Minors age 16 and 17 years may not work more than 6 days in a workweek, 10 hours in a day, or a weekly average of 8 hours per day. Their weekly hours may not exceed 24 hours per workweek when school is in session whether in person or remotely and 48 hours per workweek when school is not in session.
Yes, child labor is illegal in the US. Any person under the age of 14 is not allowed to work, with exceptions for performance artists, newspaper delivery, agricultural work, or family business employment.
The rules vary depending upon the particular age of the minor and the particular job involved. As a general rule, the FLSA sets 14 years old as the minimum age for employment, and limits the number of hours worked by minors under the age of 16.
While federal employment law—under the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission—does not prevent employers from implementing a policy of not hiring anyone under the age of 18, many laws do prevent you from treating minors differently once they are actually hired.
It is illegal for an employer to demote, deny employment, or terminate someone based on their age. It is also illegal for an employer to deny any employee privileges or benefits, such as on-the-job-training, promotion, hiring, or compensation, because of their age.
Minors are also not allowed to work before 7 a.m. or after 7 p.m., except between June 1 and Labor Day when the evening hour is extended to 9 p.m. This age group cannot work during school hours. No federal laws restrict how many hours 16- to 18-year-olds can work.
No parental permission is required for 16- and 17-year-olds to work longer or later hours. 14- and 15-year-olds are still bound by the same hour and day restrictions but may now work until PM on any day between June 1st and Labor Day. (Some exceptions may apply.
The Alabama Child Labor Law A Class I Child Labor Certificate is required for the employment of 14 and 15 year old minors. A Class II Child Labor Certificate is required for the employment of 16 and 17 year old minors.
If you are 14 or 15 years old, you can work outside school hours in a variety of non-manufacturing and non-hazardous jobs for limited periods of time and under specified conditions.
