The Pennsylvania Department of Labor is reminding young workers about their rights during summertime employment.
Under state law there are three categories for young workers, under-14, 14-15, and 16-17.
Children under 14 may work but only in limited fashion such as family farm or domestic service, caddies, newspaper carriers, and with special permits entertainment performers.
14-15-year-olds can work when school is not in session with a max of 40 hours a week and only between the hours of 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
When school is not in session for 16-17-year-olds, they may work from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. for a maximum of 10 hours a day and 48 hours in a week.
No minor in any category can work for more than six consecutive days, they must be provided a 30-minute meal period for every five consecutive hours, and they must be paid the minimum wage of $7.25.
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