# Teen work rules in Alabama

In Alabama, you can start most non-farm jobs at 14. You need a work permit until you turn 18 (from Alabama Department of Workforce (employer applies online, per location)). At 14 and 15 you can work up to 3 h on a school day, 18 h in a school week, 40 h in a summer week. 16- and 17-year-olds also have hour limits.

- Minimum age: 14
- Work permit: required under 18
- Hours at 14–15: 3 h on a school day, 18 h in a school week, 40 h in a summer week
- Hours at 16–17: limited

## Recent changes

- 2024-06-01: SB 53 (Act 2024-352) eliminated the school 'Eligibility to Work' form for 14–15-year-olds; employers must instead keep a list of all 14–15-year-olds employed (Class I/II certificates still required).

## Employers hiring at 14 here

- AMC Theatres
- McDonald's
- Chick-fil-A
- Publix
- Culver's
- Dairy Queen
- Burger King
- Hy-Vee
- Fareway
- Rita's Italian Ice
- Arby's
- Jimmy John's
- Runza
- Braum's

## Sources

- Alabama Department of Workforce: Alabama Child Labor Law pamphlet: https://workforce.alabama.gov/documents/child-labor-law-pamphlet/
- Alabama SB 53 (2024) enrolled act: https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/files/pdf/SearchableInstruments/2024RS/SB53-enr.pdf
- US DOL WHD: Selected State Child Labor Standards Affecting Minors Under 18 in Non-farm Employment (hours/nightwork): https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/state/child-labor
- US DOL WHD: State Child Labor Laws Applicable to Employment/Age Certification: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/state/age-certificates

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