Employment Certificates, also known as Work Permits, are not required in order for minors to work under South Carolina law. Employers are still responsible for ensuring that they comply with all South Carolina child labor restrictions and regulations.
While work permits are not required in South Carolina, the state Department of Labor issues Federal age certificates upon request for minors under age 18.
Age certification is a process through which minors provide proof of their age to a prospective employer, which helps ensure that all child labor laws mandated for their age bracket are followed.
Age certification is not required in South Carolina, but an age certificate is required by law to be provided on request for minors under 18.
Acquiring an Age Certificate in South Carolina:
Under South Carolina law, age certification for minors is carried out by the South Carolina Department of Labor.
For more information, please visit the SC Department of Labor website at:
https://www.minimum-wage.org/south-carolina/child-labor-laws