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Basic Restrictions for 14 and 15 Year Old Workers
Employers of 14 and 15 year olds must have a work permit on file, signed by the minor employee's school principal, upon hire. These children are limited to working three hours on a school day and eight hours on a non-school day. They are only allowed to work 18 hours in a week between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. In the summer, the student can work up to eight hours a day, 40 hours a week, between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. Break periods, while working, are mandatory, and the student must be given one hour for every eight hours worked. According to the Oklahoma Department of Labor, 14 and 15 year olds cannot work in “manufacturing, warehousing, public utilities, communications and construction” and other occupations that may be hazardous.
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For example, a 15 year old who has sex with a 13 year old schoolmate can be convicted of rape of a child. This may seem illogical since the 13 year old has also had sex with a minor and because these laws are intended to protect children (which includes the 15 year old). Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma has free legal information on Oklahoma law. If the minor is fourteen (14) years old, the child must be notified of the hearing for the appointment of guardian. ($15) and the Violent Offender ($2) and Sex Offender ($2) Searches.
Other Restrictions for 14 and 15 Year Old Workers
Children under the age of 16 have a number of employment stipulations. Section 74 of the Oklahoma Child Labor Law states that a child must be able to read and write and be attending school while employed. Also, the employer must adhere to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), or the student will not be allowed to work at the business. The FLSA requires that employers pay minimum wage, overtime and keep records regarding hours worked. Section 78 notes that if a labor commissioner believes that a child is physically unfit to perform his job, the commissioner can require a certificate of physical fitness from the employer before the child can remain in the position.
Guidelines for 16 and 17 Year Old Workers
The only child labor law in Oklahoma that protects this age category is the one regarding hazardous occupations. The list of occupations that are declared hazardous by the Bureau of Labor is extensive. It includes baking, demolition, machinery, motor vehicles, communications, excavation, manufacturing, processing, construction, hoisting devices, mining and transportation. The parent is responsible for overseeing the child’s working hours and conditions. Some schools may counsel a student and his parents if they notice a work-related problem occurring in the student’s academic life.
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