You don’t want your kids after school or weekend job to put them in any kind of danger, and this is why labor laws restrict the jobs they can do. There are also restrictions on how many hours they can work for.
As each of our states is self governing, the laws are different depending on what state you live in. A guidance counselor at any school will know the laws, or you can check onto the state’s website.
The general rule is that those in their early to mid teens can work 3 hours a day at the most, which equates to 18 hours a week. They must work no later than 7 pm on school nights and 9 pm during holidays. At weekends and in breaks they can increase their working hours to 8 per day.
As well as the laws differing, the stringency also varies. You may finds that you live in one of the stricter states, where the school will give the student a document of employment to complete before they are allowed to start work. They may also require documentation from the employer to be sent to the school too.
Don’t just take any old job that’s going to make yourself a few bucks. Treat it as a n adult would who is seeking employment, and look for something that you know you are going to enjoy and will stick at. This builds a firm foundation for the way you will deal with this situation later in life.
Don’t forget that are jobs you will be unable to do due to your age. Anything working with machinery or driving won’t be an option, and your state may have other restrictions.
Businesses and shops often stick up notices in their windows to say they are looking to hire help. If there is somewhere specific you want to work, go and ask if they are hiring. If they aren’t; leave your contact details so they can get in touch should a vacancy arise.
Now that you know how to go about seeking suitable employment, I hope your search is fruitful.
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