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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 years of age from working in certain jobs that are considered hazardous. Teens younger than 18 may not work in or with identified Hazardous
Occupations (HO). Hazardous Occupations are listed by Hazardous Occupation Number 1-17. For example, in the Sewing eTool, certain
restrictions for youth include:
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If you are
14-15 years old: Hours-Times 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
in the summer.
16-17 years old: Hazardous Order #10
states that working at sewing workstations is safe and legal for you to do under the hazardous Orders. However, it is important to remember the use of a
forklift to move heavy fabric is reserved for trained operators who are at least 18 years of age.
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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