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You have selected a link to information about work that may not be legal or safe for you to do. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Child Labor Laws prohibit teens younger than 18 from working in certain jobs that are considered hazardous. Teens younger than 18 years of age may not work in or with identified Hazardous Occupations (HO). Hazardous Occupations are listed by Hazardous Occupation Number 1-17. For example, in the Beverage Delivery eTool, certain restrictions for youth include:

If you are

14-15 years old: According to the FLSA, you may not work in the beverage delivery Industry.

16-17 years old: The states that you are not allowed to drive a vehicle for the purpose of delivering and selling products (HO2). For additional information on this requirement, see 29 CFR 570.52, Occupations of motor-vehicle driver and outside helper (Order 2). However, you may prepare the truck for delivery or help unload the vehicle when it has reached its destination.

Note: The Child Labor Laws in your state may be more strict. Consult your state's labor department for more information.


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