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Where can a 14 year old work in Pennsylvania?

By Gabriel Cooper

First Job Ideas for PA Teens

  • Retailers, such as stores at the mall.
  • Grocery stores, which hire lots of baggers and checkers.
  • Restaurants, which hire wait staff, busboys, and greeters.
  • Car washes, where you can work as an attendant or washer.
  • Farms, where you can pick crops.
  • Ice cream stands, which employ scoopers.

Children under age 14 may not be employed in any occupation; however, they are permitted to work on a family farm or in domestic service, such as lawn or house chores. Other exceptions are made for caddies, newspaper carriers and – with special permits – juvenile entertainment performers.

When can you get a job in Pennsylvania?

The Pennsylvania Child Labor Act requires all minors 14 through 17 to have a work permit in order to be employed. A 17 year old who has dropped out of school should request a letter indicating this status from their home school district.

What is the minimum age to work in Pennsylvania?

14 years of
Summary of Minimum Age: Minors under 14 years of age may not be employed or permitted to work in any occupation, except children employed on farms or in domestic service in private homes.

Where can a 14 year old get a job?

Teens aged 14 can spend their summers working with children at summer camp as a camp counselor. One organization that often hires experience campers to work with younger attendees is the Boy Scouts of America.

How old do you have to be to work at Arbys?

Open to applicants under 18 years old, provided it is legally allowed for the job and location. Customer Service: 1 year (Preferred). More… Arby’s Now Hiring Cashiers and Backliners ( 14 and up) $10-$1… Open to applicants under 18 years old, provided it is legally allowed for the job and location.

How old do you have to be to get a work permit in PA?

If you’re under 16 years of age, there are specific labor laws in Pennsylvania that don’t allow you to work for traditional employers. Of course, if you’re 14 or 15 years old you can get a work permit in Pennsylvania, but otherwise there isn’t too much information on this page that will help you.

Can a 14 year old work at a movie theater?

Movie theater worker Mini cinemas will allow chains aged 14 and 15 to work as ushers and concession stand attendance. Because the law typically allows for no more than 18 hours per work week, the hours of a movie theater are perfectly conducive to this type of work.