# Teen work rules in California

In California, you can start most non-farm jobs at 14. You need a work permit until you turn 18 (from school (school district or charter authority)). 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

## 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

- California DIR: Information on Minors and Employment: https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/dlse-cl.htm
- California Labor Commissioner: Minors summary charts (hours of work): https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/MinorsSummaryCharts.pdf
- California Child Labor Laws booklet: https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/ChildLaborLawPamphlet.pdf
- California Labor Commissioner: Meal periods FAQ: https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/faq_mealperiods.htm
- 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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