CAN i get a real job at 14?

[ShatteredWings]

well, part time. by 'real' i mean NOT babysitting. i mean like a paycheck..


i've been getting mixed messages..i thought you had to be 16 in the US to be employed (you know what i mean)


erg. this. is. frustrating.


(Please ignore the rant)

[Rutherford The Brave]

I really don't know I think it depends on where you live. You might need a worker's permit which you get at 15.

[Texmex21]

well where i live you can really work at 14 real paychecks everything

[ShatteredWings]

well where i live you can really work at 14 real paychecks everything
excuse my use of sarcasm, but i was looking for serious answers despite the rant



Greg. what's a workers permit?

[Yasmine]

i thought the rule was you had to be at least 14, but i guess that changed. with your family the way it is, it's no wonder you want something to keep you busy away from them.

[Rutherford The Brave]

Work permit is a generic term for a legal authorization which allows a person to take employment. It is most often used in reference to instances where a person is given permission to work in a country where one does not hold citizenship, but is also used in reference to minors, who in some jurisdictions require a permit in order to work.

[Oblivion]

Greg is right.
In most places you have to be 15, and you have to have a workers permit
Im not sure where you would look for one, but i would suggest asking your parents or teachers at school

[Gavin]

Hmmm

In the England you have to be above 16 to legally work and recieved a payslip.

[AutumnDae]

In New York you can be 14. I'm not sure about PA, but if you google it, it will come up. Where I live you have to get "working papers" which is proof of age, residence, social security number, health, all that good stuff.

Good luck finding a job.

Oh, I do know that most places you have to be 16 to work with machinery. I know at 14 you can work at fast food places, with the exception of Dunkin' Donuts.

[Maverick]

Whether you can or cannot I don't think you should be looking for a real job at 14. Enjoy being young and hanging out rather than worry about a job. Though a lot of employers wouldn't want to hire someone so young because of the maturity thing and 14 year olds can't drive which makes you less reliable (in their eyes).

There are a lot of restrictions for being 14 and 15. From:
http://www.pde.state.pa.us/k12/cwp/view.asp?A=165&Q=105983

On Work permits:

Q: Where do I get a work permit?

A: Each school district is responsible for issuing work permits to all minors who reside in the district including those who attend non-public schools or are participating in a home education program. Contact your school district to find out which building you should go to and what hours the work permit-issuing officer is available.

Q: What is the procedure for getting a work permit?

A: An application for a work permit can be obtained at your local school district. The prospective employer must indicate on the application what type of work the student will be doing and what hours the student will be working. The student then gets a physical and the doctor signs the application. The application is then returned to the school. A parent or guardian must appear before the issuing officer. If this is not possible, then an Attestation Document must be obtained from the school district and the parent must sign the document and have it notarized. The issuing officer must also be presented with a document that verifies the age of the student. The Child Labor Law prohibits the use of educational records to be used to verify age, so you will need a birth certificate, baptismal certificate, passport, or photo driver’s license as proof of age.

Q: What are the different kinds of work permits?

A: Students who are 14 and 15 are issued Vacation Work Certificates. This allows them to work during the time school is not in session – after school, weekends and vacations. This certificate is good for one employer only. If the student gets a second job, then another Certificate is needed. The Vacation Certificate is good until the student turns 18, so if the student does not change employers, then no other certificate will be needed.
Students who are 16 and 17 are issued Transferable Work Permits. Once this is issued, the student will not need another permit. Each employer is to make a copy of the Transferable Permit and return the original to the student.



And working restrictions:


Q: The federal law states that 14 and 15 year old students can work 3 hours after school, but the state law says they can work 4 hours after school. How many hours can they work?

A: Those students can only work 3 hours. When there is a conflict between the state and federal law, the stricter standard is enforced. In this case it is the federal law. As is listed on the back of the Vacation work certificate for 14 and 15 year olds, they can work 3 hours after school. Also under the federal law, 14 and 15 year old students cannot work past 7 PM during the school year. Even though the state law sets the deadline at 10 PM, the 7 PM limit must be observed.

[ShatteredWings]

i thought the rule was you had to be at least 14, but i guess that changed. with your family the way it is, it's no wonder you want something to keep you busy away from them.
yeahh, that and moneys. i wanna keep busy this year so i can't be harrased
There are a lot of restrictions for being 14 and 15. From:
http://www.pde.state.pa.us/k12/cwp/view.asp?A=165&Q=105983

thanks! :)

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