Youth and Employment
The U.S. Department of Labor estimates 44% of teenagers, 16-17 years old, work at some time during the year. Hiring minors (under 18 years of age) has unique requirements for employers. Find the information you need to make young people an asset for your business.
Wisconsin Child Labor Laws. Find information on Wisconsin work permits, hours of work, minimum wage requirements, prohibited occupations and other related topics.
Wisconsin Employment Guide for Minors gives you an overview of Wisconsin child labor laws.
Youth2Work. This site provides valuable information to employers, working teens, parents and educators. It summarizes labor laws, worker safety, and career options using four connected web sites, Youth Rules, Youth Safety, Youth Industry and Youth Careers.
YouthRules! For teens, parents, educators, and employers. U.S. Department of Labor's new initiative seeks to promote positive and safe work experiences for young workers. (en Español)
SPECIAL NOTE: You can get information on, posters, fact sheets, and employment compliance guides from YouthRules regarding federal child labor laws.
- Posters and Safety Stickers for your workplace and equipment that relate to federal youth employment at this site.
- Child Labor Fact Sheets on labor laws
- Tips For Complying with Child Labor Laws
- Employer Guides on Youth Employment
Youth Safety. Provided by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) this site provides guidance to keep youth healthy and safe while on the job. Two guides are:
Youth and Labor links to the U.S. Department of Labor web site on federal laws, hours of work, labor statistics on child labor, and many other topics related to employment of minors.
Young Workers and Safety and Health is a National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) web site.