As a minor, one under the age of eighteen who hasn’t received a high school diploma (or its equivalence), several things need to be addressed before the state, under the Ohio Minor Labor Law, will allow you work. There are record requirements, wages, withholdings, break times, and hours.
- Minors must be at least 14 years of age
- Upon termination, payment for any and all wages must be received by the minor by the next regularly scheduled pay period
- 30 minute uninterrupted break is required when working more than 5 consecutive hours
- During summer months, 16 and 17 year old minors are not required to obtain work permits
Certain hazardous employment positions are also under restriction. The purpose of these guidelines, according to Ohio administrative code, is “To prevent the employment of minors, “individuals under 18,” in any occupations found hazardous or detrimental to the health and well-being of minors.” There are numerous jobs that are under the “Prohibited Occupations for ALL Minors.
Including:
- Slaughtering, meat-packing, processing rendering
- Operation of power driven slicers; bakery machines; paper product machines; metal forming; punching or shearing machines; circular and band saws; guillotine shears; woodworking machines
- Power-driven and hoisting apparatus equipment
Jobs under “Prohibited Occupations for Minors 14 to15 year old Minors” include:
- Manufacturing and warehouse occupations (except office and clerical work)
- Work in boilers or engine rooms; maintenance or repair of machinery
- Loading or unloading goods to and from trucks, railroad cars or conveyors
- For-profit door-to-door employment (unless the employer is registered with this division)
Finished looking over all the previsions and still need a work permit? Ask for one from your school superintendent or parent.
By Stephanie Colangelo, Flexhire Associate
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