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Employment for Minors
Louisiana Workforce Commission information for employment for minors. This includes the mandatory form for minors ages 14-17 to complete and provide to their employer before a minor can begin work.
Federal Law Information for Minor Employment
Federal information for minor age (14-15) workers. Briefly explains federal law including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) on a minor's work hours.
Wage and Hour Laws
The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD) has developed the “Know Your Rights” video series in English and Spanish to provide workers with useful basic information in different scenarios that workers encounter in the workplace. The videos provide valuable basic information to correct common misinformation, such as what the federal minimum wage is; when overtime pay is due; when an employer has to pay an employee; whether off the clock work is compensable or not; who is an employee and who is an independent contractor; what rights young workers have; whether seasonal workers are subject to wage and hour laws or not; and how and what is needed to file a complaint with WHD.
Living in the United States: A Guide for Immigrant Youth
Information about many issues immigrant youth face when living in the United States. Topics include citizenship, Social Security numbers, taxes, public benefits, going to college, and more. English/Spanish/Korean available.
Wages and Hours Worked: Child Labor Protections
This resource describes the Federal laws that are designed to protect the educational opportunities of minors and to prohibit their employment in jobs that are harmful to their health and well‑being.