united-states minor labor-law washington work-for-hire
Concerns with working as a Teenager
<p>I am a 13 year old. I am wanting to work at my town's local book shop. I live in Washington, USA. I can't find any online documents regarding if I can or cannot work there.</p>
<p>According to official D.O.L. documents, if you're 13 you can only work <em>only</em> on farming or other <em>non harmful</em> jobs. I was wondering if working at a produce store/book store is considered a &quot;safe&quot; job and if so, I can still get the minimum <code>$7.25</code> pay since I am still working, right?</p>
<p>Also, the D.O.L. documents say overtime <strong>doesn't apply</strong> to farm jobs. Does the produce store job count as working on an &quot;active farm&quot;, since the store <em>does</em> handle and process fruits, vegetables and farming related items but <strong>doesn't</strong> grow them.</p>

<p>According to the <a href="https://www.lni.wa.gov/workers-rights/youth-employment/hours-of-work" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Washington State Department of Labor &amp; Industries</a>,</p>
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<p>Under 14 years old
In most cases, you need a superior court’s permission for minors under 14 to work. Minors under 14 who are allowed to work must follow the 14-15 year old requirements below.</p>
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<p>Which may or may not be easy to get.</p>
<p>Also:</p>
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<p><strong>For Employers</strong></p>
<p>Employers must complete and sign a Parent/School Authorization form before giving it to the teen’s parents and the school the teen attends for their signatures. The form must be renewed annually by Sept. 30.</p>
<p>Employers also must have a minor work permit. This permit is available from the state Department of Revenue/Business License Service and must be renewed every year.</p>
<p>Employers can obtain a minor work variance to extend daily and total hours per week with an application to L&amp;I.</p>
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<p>So there's some extra paperwork all-around.</p>
