Is it legal for a eighth grader to work?
349396
the child labor laws are really weird.  like you can pretty much start working at a family business or a farm as soon as you can walk (you can even get a drivers licence at like 12 if your parents are farmers).  generally though i think you can start working at 13 but you can't work many hours.  there's other weird jobs like a paper route you can have before then.
382557
Your 16 year old should be able to get a job without too much trouble...either waitressing, fast food or sales clerk.  She can also do any of those listed below.\n\nIn many states, you can not be formally employed before the age of 15. I lived in Michigan for 8 years and you do have to be 15 there.  But the 14 year old can still do:\na paper route\nmow lawns for others\nshovel snow in winter\noffer a dog walking service \nbabysitting\nhousecleaning
443164
You can't work any hours if you're 14.  You can only mow lawns, deliver papers, and babysit.  stuff like that.   For anything else,  you have to be 16.
1164595
It depends on the state. At 15 she would probably need a permit of some sort. Search for your state's website and look up employment laws.
172849
Each state has slightly different labor laws.  It would also depend if you are a minor or not.
1159734
That can be different from state to state.  I know that in one state (NY?) you had to get the job first--then you'd go for the permit, they'd give you a physical, and look at the kind of work you'd be doing.  That was several years ago, don't know if it's changed.  You can call your state employment office or the Teen Work Program.
429774
i belive its 16 so says child labor laws
119226
ask high schoolers themselves.  I'm in high school.  My school has a policy that prevents it and most teachers won't allow you to make up work.
857044
As long as you are over 18, no, there are no laws against it. It'll cause your health to suffer, though, working that much at a constant rate, especially if either of them is physically demanding.
1088757
Each place has its own policy..\n\nbut you can get working papers at age 13 (need a health clearance, and parents signiture), and get legal work wherever there's a place offering to hire 13 year olds.\n\nyou could simply tutor kids, or babysit, but you have to have connections (you have to know people who would trust you with their kids)\n\nit's not that hard though.. alot of places hire illigally (burger king :) privatly owned resteraunts) you could tell them to keep you "off the books" and you'll get a job in a heartbeat, (MAKE SURE ITS PRIVATELY OWNED or else you'll just embaress yourself, places like mcdonalds and macys won't approve and will ask you to leave, but your corner grocer or whatever will gladly hire you)
868390
You only need work permits in this state if you are under 16.   To get a permit here you would go to your school guidance counselor.  If that is not where you get them in you state the guidance counselor can send you to the correct place.
607238
In most states yes. Some farming states like Nebraska and Iowa might be different and allow younger children to work.
1138627
First off is it legal to work at 14 in GA.  There are child labor laws in most states. If it is legal try the Commissary. They may let you bag groceries.
735572
Go to your school guidance counselor and ask for the name of the person at your school who is in charge of connecting students with after-school jobs. It's possible they may know of something you can do from home, like data entry. Bear in mind that even working from home has legal restrictions if you are under 16, like how many hours you can work, etc. It will help if you already have good grades, as most schools frown on students working if their grades need attention. Good luck!
1032073
It varies from state to state...but i know here in Connecticut...working 12 hours is not illegal at all...you just need to punch out for a lunch break.  But try finding the department of labor for your state on the internet
658219
Yes, hiring 14-year olds is legal, at least at the federal level.  State laws may differ.  Here in Texas, it's legal to do so, but they are VERY limited in the type of wirk they can do and in the number of hours they can get....mostly on wekends.  I know that many retail grocers in Texas hire 14-15 year olds as sackers.
893070
because of legal responsibility. if you are 16 you can get a work permit from school and you will be allowed to work a couple of hours a week.