HiringAgeWork permit in Utah
No work permit is required. School districts are expected to help employers who ask to confirm a prospective minor employee's age (an age certificate). Official permit page →
Hour limits for teens in Utah
| Ages 14–15 | Ages 16–17 | |
|---|---|---|
| School day | 3 h | No limit |
| School week | 18 h | No limit |
| Non-school day | 8 h | No limit |
| Non-school week | 40 h | No limit |
| Time of day | 7 a.m.–7 p.m.; until 9 p.m. June 1–Labor Day | No limit |
Breaks: Minors must get a 30-minute meal break within the first 5 hours of the workday and a 10-minute break for every 4 hours worked. No more than 3 hours in a row without a 10-minute break (Utah Labor Commission).
Recent law changes
SB 248 (2024): under-16 hour limits aligned with federal law (3/18 school day/week, 8/40 non-school day/week, 7 a.m.–7 p.m., 9 p.m. June 1–Labor Day). Public messenger service removed as a permitted job for 14+. Acting or performing allowed at any age. Source
Places that hire at 14 in Utah
- 14+AMC TheatresMovies, parks & fun · ✓ seen here
- 14+McDonald'sMost locations 16+
- 14+Chick-fil-AMost locations 16+
- 14+PublixGrocery & convenience
- 14+Culver'sMost locations 16+
- 14+Dairy QueenMost locations 16+
- 14+Burger KingMost locations 16+
- 14+Hy-VeeMost locations 16+
- 14+FarewayGrocery & convenience
- 14+Rita's Italian IceMost locations 16+
- 14+Arby'sMost locations 16+
- 14+Jimmy John'sMost locations 16+
- 14+RunzaFast food & restaurants
- 14+Braum'sFast food & restaurants
Places that hire at 15 in Utah
- 15+Pizza HutMost locations 16+ · ✓ seen here
- 15+Wendy'sMost locations 16+
- 15+Baskin-RobbinsMost locations 16+
- 15+Dunkin'Most locations 16+
- 15+KFCMost locations 16+
- 15+Domino'sMost locations 16+
- 15+Smoothie KingMost locations 16+
- 15+Little CaesarsMost locations 16+
- 15+Zaxby'sMost locations 16+
- 15+Freddy's Frozen Custard & SteakburgersMost locations 16+
- 15+Chuck E. CheeseMovies, parks & fun
- 15+Six FlagsMost locations 16+
- 15+YMCAGyms & community
- 15+WegmansGrocery & convenience
- 15+Stop & ShopMost locations 16+
Questions
What is the youngest age you can work in Utah?
14 for most jobs. 14 is the federal minimum for most non-farm jobs. Utah's own minimum-age exceptions (Utah Code §34-23; Admin. Code R610-2) couldn't be checked; the state sites were unreachable. Utah's Employment of Minors Act doesn't apply to 16–17-year-olds who have a diploma or school release certificate, are married, or head a household. Employers can apply to the Labor Commission (UALD) to employ a minor at otherwise barred times or jobs, at least 5 days ahead.
Do you need a work permit in Utah?
No work permit is required. School districts are expected to help employers who ask to confirm a prospective minor employee's age (an age certificate).
How many hours can a 15-year-old work in Utah?
Up to 3 h on a school day, 18 h in a school week, 40 h in a summer week, between 7 a.m.–7 p.m.; until 9 p.m. June 1–Labor Day.
How many hours can a 16-year-old work in Utah?
Utah has no hour limits for 16- and 17-year-olds; federal law doesn't either. Hazardous jobs are still off-limits until 18.
Which jobs hire at 14 in Utah?
AMC Theatres, McDonald's, Chick-fil-A, Publix, Culver's, Dairy Queen, Burger King, Hy-Vee and others hire at 14 at some locations.
Sources
State agency: Utah Labor Commission, Antidiscrimination and Labor Division (UALD)
- Utah SB 248 (2024) enrolled bill (site refused automated fetch)
- Employers Council – Utah lawmakers update permitted working hours and occupations for minors
- Utah Labor Commission – UALD Wage Claim Unit (Basics of the Employment of Minors)
- UALD – Application for Authorization to Employ a Minor
- US DOL WHD – Selected State Child Labor Standards (non-farm), as of 2025-07-15
- US DOL WHD – Employment/Age Certification table, as of 2024-01-01 (UT: no provision; age certificates for under 18 on request, issued by school)