# Teen work rules in Oregon

In Oregon, you can start most non-farm jobs at 14. Oregon does not require a state work permit. 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: not required
- 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

- 2027-01-01: HB 4013 (signed 2026-03-05, takes effect 2027-01-01): BOLI may not set minors' work-hour rules looser than the federal FLSA as of Jan. 1, 2026. It may set stricter rules if new laws increase protections.

## Employers hiring at 14 here

- 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
- AMC Theatres

## Sources

- BOLI – Minor Workers (For Employers), incl. FAQ: https://www.oregon.gov/boli/employers/pages/minor-workers.aspx
- US DOL WHD – Selected State Child Labor Standards (non-farm), as of 2025-07-15: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/state/child-labor
- US DOL WHD – Employment/Age Certification table, as of 2024-01-01 (under 18, mandatory, labor dept; employer annual certificate): https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/state/age-certificates
- Bloomberg Government – Oregon Aligns Minors' Work Hours With Federal Limits (HB 4013): https://news.bgov.com/payroll/oregon-aligns-minors-work-hours-with-federal-limits

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