can i work at age 14?
815877
Yes, you can work, but your school schedule + work schedule has to be under a certain number of hours ( I think it's 44 hours in MI).  You might be able to get a job bussing tables, washing dishes, working on a farm, paper routes, and then there's always free enterprise like yardwork, weeding gardens, walking dogs, babysitting, etc. \nI'm happy to see young people asking for jobs, instead of asking for $$$ from mom & dad.  You'll appreciate the pride of buying things for yourself instead of being given things.  \n\nGood luck with the job hunting.
578095
You don't state your child's age.  In many states, your child cannot be formally employed before the age of 15 or 16. Check your state guidelines. If your child can't, your child can always do:\na paper route\nmow lawns for others\nshovel snow in winter\noffer a dog walking service \nbabysitting\nhousecleaning
114776
Well, you can certainly begin working at age 14 to make cash. My advice is twofold. First, all the time you spend "making cash" now may have a detrminetal effect on your future. You should be studying, thinking, learning at your age. Doing this instead of some pointless fast food job will ensure that you make real money in the future, when you're older. Second, if you do want to make money now, don't look for a job. Figure out how you can start your own business. Become an entreprenuer. This is where the real money is, and being able to say you were a teen CEO always looks good on the resume.
715995
Not in most states, but minor laws do vary state to state.  You need one at 15 in most states, but at 16 you just need proof that you are eligible to work in the US.  This proof could be a social security card, driver's license, state issued ID, tribal card, birth certificate, or a passport.
1091599
Depending on the state in which you live, you may need a work permit to work at the age of 15.  Once you have a work permit, you should be able to work anywhere in which you're qualified.  Try applying at local grocery stores for a "bagger" position or as a "stocker."  They also may hire people on an "as needed" basis to help unload merchandise from the trucks.\n\nSaturdays at a car wash are pretty busy - they may be looking for additional help to get through the busy times.  You can also talk to some lawn and landscape businesses -- Saturdays are pretty busy for them, too. \n\nGood luck!
908395
You have to be at least 14 to work in Ohio.  Go to an employer that you want to work for and see what it takes to get the job.  If you are under 16, the employer may make you provide a certificate and a guardian statement before you can work, explained below.\n\nThe Ohio laws provide that:\nMinors under 16 can only work if they give the employer an "age and schooling certificate," and a written statement from a parent or guardian.  Minors under 16 must get the certificate from the superintendent of schools or from the chief administrative officer who issues the certificate only if the minor is at least 14 years old.  One of the factors for getting the certificate is if the minor already has the job and the job is approved as safe enough for the minor's age gorup.  The school can deny the application for the certificate if you're missing a lot of school, or for any other reason. \nMinors 16-17 years old do not need to present a certificate or a parent/guardian statement to a prospective employer.  However, they are only permitted to work in safe jobs.
1079010
I had my first job when i was 14. If you are younger which you are you will need to get your parents to sign a work permit. Other wise great jobs for guys your age are lawn mowing. My husband did it when he was 13 and so did i until i turned 14. Its not to shabby. You make your own hours and rates!!!
808725
The federal fair labor standards act restricts the jobs that children can take.\n\nAt the age of 18, you can get what's considered "dangerous" jobs, such as at  a manufacturing facility.\n\nAt 16, children can work in foodservice jobs.\n\nAt 15, you can work in "non-dangerous" jobs, like being a cashier at a retail operation (think Target or K-Mart).\n\nAt 14, you can work in agrictulture businesses\n\nUnder the age of 14, you can babysit or work a paper route, or work in a family business regardless of the method of work.\n\nAnd yes, there are limits to the hours that people under the age of 18 can work.\n\nAnd homeschooling makes no difference.
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minors CANT legally work anywhere, so if you wanna take a chance an work for someone, you can work for as long as your schedule dictates.\nYou have to be 16 in ct to work or have a permit.\nMinimum wage is 6 dollars/hr.
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A lot depends on what state you live in. Most state have laws about anyone under 18 & work. Also, many states will require a work permit. You should be able to get all the information you need from your school or employment office.\n\nHere is an example of the typical rules (from California)\n\nFourteen and fifteen-year-olds may be employed in the following occupations in the food service and retail industries:\n\n• Office and clerical work, including the operation of office machines.\n• Cashiering, selling, modeling, art work, work in advertising departments, window trimming, and comparative shopping.\n• Price marking and tagging by hand or by machine, assembling orders, packing and shelving.\n• Bagging and carrying out customers orders.\n• Errand and delivery work by foot, bicycle, or public transportation.\n• Cleanup work, including the use of vacuum cleaners and floor waxers, and maintenance of grounds, but not including the use of power-driven mowers or cutters.\n• Kitchen work and other work involved in preparing and serving food and beverages, including the operation of machines and devices used in the performance of this work, including but not limited to, dishwashers, toasters, dumbwaiters, popcorn poppers, milkshake blenders, and coffee grinders.\n• Cleaning vegetables and fruits, and wrapping, sealing, labeling, weighing, pricing, and stocking goods when performed in areas physically separate from areas where meat is prepared for sale and outside freezers or meat coolers.
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.
9507
It's pretty much illegal to give someone under 16 a job, or a "real" job because of child labor laws. So some places give jobs to 15 year olds, but the laws are so strict even they can't work more than about 15-20 hours a week, so most places won't even bother with you until you're 16. \nTry getting a job helping out a parent, babysitting, or start selling things on ebay.\n\nps. I'm from Texas too :D, cept the DFW area, originally Houston.
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some fast food restaurants will hire at 14.\nAsk at Mcdonalds, I have heard that some of their stores hire very young people.\n\nI am attaching my response to a previous poster who was 13. You have an advantage, because there are more options for a 14 year old than a 13 year old, but most of the suggestions can still be helpful.Mostly it will be "create it yourself" kind of work. Actual employment for anyone under 14 in the US is unlikely. The restrictions for employees 14-16 cause many potential employers to choose not to employ young people. \n\nSo put on your "thinking cap" and look around you community to find tasks that need to be done, that you think people might pay you to do. Make them an offer a job for a price. Be very business-like and professional, in your appearance, and your conduct, all the time, not just when you are asking them to hire you. You would be amazed at what impressions you make while you are just going about your every day business. Ask people that you have worked for succesfully to give you written references. Ask them if others may call them to ask about the work you did. Offer good references to potential employers to show them that your performed the jobs you were hired to do and gave your customers always more than you agreed to. Always remember to perform beyond the call of duty. It is far better to surprise a customer with more and better work, than to EVER dissapoint one. \n\nCreate your own business. Maybe do this with a friend, and share the jobs. If you get two calls to babysit on a Saturday, instead of having to turn one down, you can each take one, and build up your customer loyalty at the same time. If customers know that when they call you for a job, that even if you cannot take that job, that you can provide someone else to take the job, they will keep your number at the top of their list for future needs. \n\nHave some inexpensive business cards printed with your contact information and very little else. You may change the services you offer, so it is best not to get too specific on the cards because they will likely last a long time. Develop a file of references, both letters from former customers, and people who have agreed to be contacted to verify your work quality.\n\nBe sure to keep records of who pays who for what. If you buy supplies for your business, keep reciepts. Ask your parents for help in this record keeping. If you borrow money to get started, be sure to pay it back.\n\nBest wishes! You can begin your life as an entrepreneur now.
780715
To do what?  And for what?  The question is too broad to give any specific answers.\n\nIn general, one must be 16 to be employable.  Until one is 18, there are federal limits on the number of hours that can be worked at a stretch and the number of hours that can be worked in a week.  There are also restrictions during the school year on school nights.  These rules are generally relaxed on family farms.\n\nPersons under 18 are not allowed to operate dangerous machinery or work in otherwise hazardous environments, and except for family farms, this is a pretty unavoidable prohibition.\n\nOnce you're 18, you can pretty much do anything.
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"California Law states that almost all minors (people under the age of 18) including dropouts and emancipated minors, are subject to California's child labor protections, which require work permits and place restrictions on hours of work and acceptable occupations. However, high school graduates under the age of 18 are entirely excluded from permit requirements, as well as work hour and occupational restrictions.\n\nUnder 14:\nMinors under the age of 14 are not permitted to work except in extremely limited circumstances, such as delivering newspapers.\n\nWork Permits:\nWith few exceptions a minor must have work permits, even when school is not in session. Two forms are required, and you can get these forms at your school or the local school district office. You'll need two things:\n1) "Statement of Intent to Employ Minor and Request for Work Permit" (Form B1-1), which must be filed with your school district, AND...\n2) "Permit to Employ and Work" (Form B1-4) which needs to be filed in your workplace.\n\n\nThese work permits expire annually on June 30 and must be renewed in order for you\nas a minor to continue working. \n\nRight to work documents:\nEmancipating/emancipated youth must have certain right to work documents, which are:\n1) California (state) identification or driver's license\n2) Social Security Card\n3) An original Birth Certificate\n\n\nGetting your state I.D. or Driver's License:\nDepartment of Motor Vehicles\nWeb Site: DMV\n\nGetting your Social Security Card:\nPhone #: 1-800-772-1213 (all SS offices), serve clients by zip codeTDY users: 1-800-325-0778\nOnline information and SS-5 application form: SSA\nGeneral Social Security Information Web Site: www.ssa.gov\n\nGetting Your Birth Certificate (if filed in Sacramento County): \nSacramento County Clerk RecorderÕs Office:(916) 874-6334 or 1-800-313-7133 / Web Site: click here\n600 8th St. Sacramento, CA. 95814\nOffice Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm\nFee application: $15\nNecessary Information: Full name, date of birth, and City/State of birth\n\nOnline/Internet Birth Certificate Services (requires a credit card):\nGo to the website below and follow their instructions to order your birth certificate.\nwww.co.sacramento.ca.us/ccr/order.html\n\nFor certified copies of birth certificate documents not filed in Sacramento County since 1905:\nState Department of Health Services,\nOffice of Vital Records, P.O. Box 730241,\nSacramento, CA 94244-0241\nOR\nState Department of Health Services,\nOffice of Vital Records\n304 S Street\nSacramento, CA 95814\n\n\nTo contact the Customer Service Department, call (916) 445-2684 or (916) 445-1719.\n\n\nFor certified copies of documents filed in another county, go to this website:\nclick here\n\nIf you have difficulty in getting any of these documents, contact or see your Independent Living Program (ILP) worker at:\nSacramento County Department of Health and Human Services\n4875 Broadway, Room. #125\nSacramento, CA. 95821\n\nPhone #: (916) 874-9308 / Fax: (916) 874-9280\n\nHours of work: The total number of hours you as a minor may work, as well as the permitted number of hours, depends on your age and the time of year that you'll be working. For example, if you work two jobs, both jobs together may not total more than the legal number of hours for your age group and circumstance. It is a misdemeanor to require any minor to work more than eight hours a day.\n\nSubminimum wages: Minors may, in limited circumstances, be paid less than the minimum wage for the first 90 days.\n\nDriving: Minors may not be employed to drive a motor vehicle on public highways and streets. This includes delivering any type of goods from a motor vehicle."
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Child Labor Laws stipulate that minors cannot work professionally for more than 36 hrs a week (full-time). At age 18, the government no longer considers you a minor and as long as you are getting paid, you can work till you drop!
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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.