What are kids first steps to getting a job in the community?
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What do kids need to know?
A minor is anyone under the age of 18.
Any minor wishing to work in a job that qualifies and meets state and federal guidelines must obtain a work permit.
How do I get a work permit?
You must call your school and ask to talk with the person that issues them. A parent or legal guardian will need to complete an application.
For individuals who are under 16 years of age, a written statement by the minor's parent or legal guardian acknowledging understanding of the duties and hours of employment and granting permission to work is also required. This downloadable form is one way to satisfy that requirement.
LLC-75, Parental Acknowledgement of Minor's Duties and Hours of Employment
Visit https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/youthrules to learn about more jobs you can and cannot do!
What are kids next steps to getting a job in the community?
Decide on Agricultural or Non-Agricultural below!
PA Department of Education
What is the Child Labor Law?
What is the Child Labor Law?
The Pennsylvania Child Labor Law (CLL) was enacted to "provide for the health, safety, and welfare of minors by forbidding their employment or work in certain establishments and occupations, and under certain specified ages." The CLL requires minors to obtain work permits prior to beginning work. This law, with the exception of farm work or domestic service in a private home, covers work in any establishment other than the minor's residence.
Credit: PA Department of Education
https://www.education.pa.gov/Pages/Codes%20and%20Regulations/Child-Labor-Law.aspx
Resource Links:
General information about Pennsylvania Child Labor Law. Provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry
Pennsylvania Child Labor Act. Provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry.
Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry's Abstract of the Child Labor law (PDF) All employers must have a copy of the abstract posted if they employ minors.
Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry's regulations concerning child labor define terms such as apprentice, laboratory student aide and student learner. The regulations also list and define dangerous and prohibited occupations.
Agricultural Jobs
Agricultural Jobs
Do you want to work on a ranch or a farm, or do another agricultural job? Does harvesting blueberries, cutting hay, herding cattle, or being a farmhand interest you? If so, check the dos and don’ts of working in agriculture if you are under the age of 18.
Credit: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/youthrules/young-workers
Non-Agricultural Jobs
Non-Agricultural Jobs
Do you want to wait tables at a restaurant? Bag groceries at the local supermarket? What about a summer job working with a construction contractor? First check whether you can work at that job while you are under the age of 18.
Credit: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/youthrules/young-workers
https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/whd/youthrules/YouthEmploymentGuide.pdf Youth Employment Guide
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