Throughout the world, there are rules and regulations regarding child and teen employment. Before teenagers set out to work in their hometown, they must acquire knowledge of both the laws that protect them and the rights they have. Now we will look at the laws applied in the USA, Canada, and the UK. Join us!
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1. USA
Certainly, the US is the most complicated case as laws may differ in each state and territory. This is what the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) says: teenagers under 16 can work 8 hours daily, 40 hours weekly, and 6 days weekly during school holidays. When school is in session, it’s only 3 hours daily and 18 hours weekly. Teens cannot work from 7 p.m. (9 p.m. 1 June, through Labor Day) to 7 a.m.
We don’t want to bore you with so much data, therefore, here comes information regarding only a few states. But don’t worry, we’ll give you tips to learn about yours if we’ve skipped that.
The images show these pieces of data regarding non-agricultural work:
• Maximum daily and weekly hours and days per week for minors of age (Under 16; 16 and 17)
• Nightwork prohibited for minors of age (Under 16; 16 and 17)
• California
Source: United States Department of Labor
• Florida
Source: United States Department of Labor
• New York
Source: United States Department of Labor
As you can see these numbers vary from state to state, so we kindly ask you to visit this website for more information regarding yours.
Thinking about working part-time in the US?
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2. Canada
Teenagers in Canadian urban and rural areas must be aware of age limits when aiming to get their first student job. Those who are under 18 and work 28 hours a week or less when school is in session, or work during a school break or summer holidays are entitled to earn the student minimum wage of $13.15 per hour. That’s not that bad, right?
Now briefly about the age limit regarding some jobs:
• 14 years of age for all other industrial establishments
• 15 years of age for factory operations and repair shops
• 16 years of age for construction and logging operations
• 18 years of age for underground mines
• 16 years of age at a mining plant or surface mine
• 18 years of age for window cleaning
Thinking about working part-time in Canada?
In cities, you’ll have more opportunities. However, don’t be so anxious, find some online job then!
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3. UK
In the UK, teenagers must attend school under the age of 16 but can leave after that under some circumstances. The age limit can also depend on where you live. Excluding children/teens working in the entertainment industry, theatre and such, you and minors like you can start working once turned 13. Young workers aged 16 to 17 are even entitled to receive at least £4.20 per hour. This is something, yeah?
The number of maximum work hours differ during school term and school holidays.
• When school is in session, teenagers can work 12 hours a week. This includes a maximum of 2 hours on school days and Sundays, a maximum of 5 hours on Saturdays for 13- to 14-year-olds, and 8 hours for 15- to 16-year-olds.
• During the summer holiday, 13- to 14-year-olds are allowed to work a maximum of 25 hours a week, including a maximum of 5 hours on weekdays and Saturdays and a maximum of 2 hours on Sundays. The first number is higher for teenagers who are a bit older. 15- to 16-year-olds can work a maximum of 35 hours a week, including a maximum of 8 hours on weekdays and Saturdays, and a maximum of 2 hours on Sundays.
It’s also great to know that local rules might have a list of jobs you and other children/teenagers cannot do. This list below is also something useful you can take a look at. And you can always ask your parents to help you figure out what rules you must follow.
Children are not allowed to work:
• without an employment permit issued by the education department of the local council, if this is required by local bylaws
• in places like a factory or industrial site
• during school hours
• before 7 a.m. or after 7 p.m.
• for more than one hour before school (unless local bylaws allow it)
• for more than 4 hours without taking a break of at least 1 hour
• in most jobs in pubs and betting shops and those prohibited in local bylaws
• in any work that may be harmful to their health, well-being or education
• without having a 2-week break from any work during the school holidays in each calendar year
Learn more about child/teenage employment in the UK here.
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• Online jobs for teens: Today’s teenagers barely know what it’s like to live without the Internet. And that comes in handy when doing online jobs.
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• Jobs for 15-year-olds: All you need to know while taking up a job as 15-years-old.
• Jobs for 16-year-olds: Turning 16 and already tired of asking for pocket money?
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• Jobs for 18-year-olds: Turning 18 is a landmark in your life to become more responsible and even start working.
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