Friday, July 1, 2011

What is the legal age to work in the United States


What is the legal age to work in the United States?
because i've been hearing a little of everything. people say it's at 16. but then i hear krogers hires at 14. and then my friend asked if i wanted to come work with him at burger king. i said no because i couldnt because im 15 and he said all i needed was a permit and i couldn't be back in the kitchen. what is this permit he speaks of?
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1 :
kroger actually hires at 15 & up he's speaking of a work permit that you have to get to be able to work but you have to be at least 15 to work at some places good luck on finding a JOB
2 :
14
3 :
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4 :
It depends on the field. Entertainment = no age limitations. Farming = varies from state to state, usually 14 Most states, it's 15 with working papers from your school. Some employers may have their own rules
5 :
14 i think