EmploymentQuestion 271 of 1632
A contractor wants to hire a 16-year-old during the school year to do light work after school. Before the minor may begin, the contractor generally must obtain:
a.Nothing; minors may be hired the same as adults
b.Approval from the CSLB only
c.A valid permit to employ and work for the minor
d.A signed waiver from a co-worker
Explanation
California child labor law requires most minors to have a Permit to Employ and Work, issued through the school, before starting a job. Additional restrictions limit minors' hours and prohibit them from hazardous construction tasks.
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