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 Computer Workstations eTool,
certain restrictions for youth include:
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If you are
14-15 years old: Hours-Time Standards state that you may only work 18 hours a week during a school week and no more than 40 hours a
week during non-school weeks. You are also not allowed to work during school hours (on school weeks) and not before 7 am or after 7 pm. You may work until 9 pm
during the summer.
16-17 years old: Working at a computer workstation is safe and legal for you to do under the Hazardous Orders.
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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