6/16/2010
As summer approaches, many companies are preparing to hire short-term teenaged employees. It is important to know the proper labor laws mandated by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) regarding young workers. Below is a summary of laws.
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Under age 13:
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Can only babysit, deliver newspapers, or work as actors.
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Ages 14-15:
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• May work various jobs, excluding mining, manufacturing, and hazardous positions. • Can only work from 7 am to 7 pm (extended to 9 pm June 1 to Labor Day) • May only work 18 hours in a school week (3 hours/day max), up to 40 hours on a non-school week (8 hours/day max)
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Ages 16-17:
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• May work in any job not declared hazardous. • May work unlimited hours.
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Ages 18 and over:
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no restrictions
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Hazardous jobs not allowed for employees under age 18 include the operation of bakery machines, woodworking machines, and roofing. For more information, visit the youth labor link at www.dol.gov.
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