Minors Aged 14 and 15: Prohibited Work

Minors 14 and 15 years old may not work in the following occupations. Again, this is not an exhaustive list.

• Most jobs in manufacturing, mining, or processing occupations.
• Work deemed hazardous for the employment of minors between the ages of 16 and 18 or detrimental to their health or well-being.
• Occupations that involve operating, tending, setting up, adjusting, cleaning, oiling, or repairing any power-driven machinery including, but not limited to, lawn mowers, golf carts, all-terrain vehicles, trimmers, cutters, weed-eaters, edgers, food slicers, food grinders, food choppers, food processors, food cutters, and food mixers. Youth 14 and 15 years of age may operate certain office equipment, vacuum cleaners, and floor waxers.
• The operation of motor vehicles.
• Outside window washing that involves working from window sills, and all work requiring the use of ladders, scaffolds, or their substitutes.
• Most baking and cooking activities.
• Work in freezers and meat coolers and work in the preparation of meats for sale. Minors may enter freezers only momentarily to retrieve items.
• Youth peddling, which entails the selling of goods or services to customers at locations other than the youth employer's establishment, such as the customers' residences or places of business, or public places such as street corners and public transportation stations. (Minors may sell goods or services as volunteers and without compensation on behalf of certain organizations, such as the Girl Scouts.)

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Minors of 17 Years of Age May Drive

Under certain conditions, workers 17 years of age and older may drive during daylight hours in a vehicle of 6,000 pounds or less.

Minors Under the Age of 18

Children under the age of 18 may not do particularly hazardous jobs or jobs that are detrimental to their health or well-being. The list of hazardous occupations may be found here.

18 and Older—No More Restrictions

Once employees turn 18, they may work in any job for any number of hours. The child labor rules no longer apply.

Where's the first stop in dealing with youth employment? That's simple—the job description. Do the duties match the age restrictions type of work? Are the hours of work within the guidelines?

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