Younger workers – those under the age of 18 – can be a great source of workplace talent for employers. They’re energetic, creative and, for the most part, flexible if you can work around their academic and extracurricular commitments.
If you’re thinking of hiring youth labor for your business, you’ll need to be mindful that most states have their own rules about employing young workers. In addition, some states have different minimum wage requirements. When federal and state regulations differ, the rules that provide the most protection apply.
Here’s a brief overview of some key rules in the states in which MarathonHR has clients.
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There are also restrictions on the number of nighttime hours that youth can work, especially before school days.