California`s child labor laws govern the age, hours, and type of work that minors under the age of 17 may perform in California. In general, teens between the ages of 16 and 17 can work a variety of jobs, but not jobs California considers too dangerous. Teenagers aged 14 and 15 can work in a variety of professions, but are severely limited in the number of hours per day and week they can work, especially when school is in session. Children 13 years of age or younger are not allowed to work in California, except in certain limited situations. Child labor law under the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and as enforced by the U.S. Department of Labor`s Wages and Hours Division may also apply. Details of California`s child labor laws and regulations are discussed below. Work certificates, also known as work permits, are required in California for minors under the age of 18 who are minors and enrolled in school. The certificate must be obtained by the minor and presented to his employer in order to verify his ability to work before hiring. A work permit may be revoked if the work is detrimental to the minor`s health or education, or if the work permit requirements are not met.3 Young people aged 12 and 13 can only work during school holidays or holidays and never on a school day.25 There are also special rules for jobs in the entertainment industry, where the minimum working age can be up to 15 days.

I`m only 14 years old and I`m trying to find a job right now if I can. Do my grades have anything to do with my work permit? I wanted to work as a nail technician, but I`m 14, can I do it? At the federal level, child labor is regulated by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Minors and students may also be subject to special labor regulations regarding minimum wage, meal and break times during work, etc. Sixteen and 17-year-olds can work four hours on school days and eight hours on days off or on days before a day off. Underage workers are not allowed to work indefinitely and their working hours may depend on their age and school schedule as follows: Children between 15 days and 18 years old working in the entertainment industry must have a work permit for entertainment. These are valid for six months and are issued by the Labour Standards Enforcement Division. There is also a temporary work permit for minors in California, valid for 10 days. How many hours can a 14- or 15-year-old work? Employees between the ages of 14 and 15 can work three hours per week on school days and a total of 18 hours during the school year.

These teenagers can work between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., although they can only work outside of school hours. Minors under the age of 16 may work up to eight hours per day for a total of 40 hours per week. The time of day for these hours of work is also governed by California law. Minors under the age of 15 are only allowed to work in California, minors must generally be at least 14 years old to work. You usually need to get a work permit. However, there are exceptions to both of these requirements. For example, if the California Department of Industrial Relations conducts an investigation and determines that an employer has violated California`s child labor laws, it will provide the employer with a quote explaining the nature of the violation and whether the violation is a Class A or Class B violation. Labor Code CA 1287-88 An employer may contest a citation within 15 business days of receiving the citation in requesting a formal hearing at the office of the labour commissioner that appears on the summons. CA Labor Code 1289 citations may also be issued to any person who owns or controls the property on which the young person works, if the young person works for the person who owns or controls the property and the person knowingly authorized the offence. Labor Code CA 1301 Minors must receive at least the minimum wage and applicable overtime rates, and must be provided with all meal and rest breaks required by law.

High school graduates or equivalent high school graduates must be paid proportionately to adults if they perform the same quantity, quality and classification of work. This includes wage rates above the minimum wage. Minors aged 14 and over may only work during school hours if they have completed Grade 7.26 There are also restricted professions. Minors can work in these roles, but only if certain conditions are met. For example, minors in California may work in parcel stores that sell alcohol for consumption outside of business premises, but only if they are under the constant supervision of someone over the age of 21.16 Except in certain circumstances, employers must obtain a work permit issued by the minor`s school prior to hiring. unless the minor has a high school diploma or equivalent. Once an employer agrees to hire the minor, they must obtain the work permit before the minor performs any work, including orientation or training, and even if the minor does not perform actual duties. The school decides whether or not to issue a work permit and may decide whether to issue the permit for the maximum number of hours allowed by law, limit the minor`s working hours, or refuse to grant a permit altogether.