Question

1. List three occupations (jobs) a minor can do without obtaining a work permit. (Page 4)

2. What agency establishes minimum wage and overtime pay rates? (Page 6)
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3. Using the age chart on page 8, write down a summary of the hours you are allowed to work, based
on your age.
4. How late can a minor, ages16-17, work on a school night? Is there an exception to the rule? If yes,
what is it? (Page 10)
5. Does a minor that "Models" for a store catalog need a work permit? If yes, what type of work permit
is required? (Page 36)
6. Can a minor sell lottery tickets? If yes, what are the conditions? (Page 16)
7. How old must you be to sell or distribute newspapers or magazines? (Page 14)
8. Name 3 prohibited occupations for people under 18 years of age. (Page 24)
9. "All employers must furnish each of his or her employees, at the time the wages are paid, a
separate or detachable itemized statement of deductions." What Labor Code number verifies this
statement? (Page 46)
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Answer 1

1. Three occupations a minor can do without obtaining a work permit are babysitting, errands for neighbors, and delivering magazines.

2. The California Department of Industrial Relations

3. When school is in session, minors ages 16 and 17 can work up to 4 hours on a school day and 8 hours on a non school day.

4. Minors, ages 16-17, can work up to 10 pm on a school night.

5. Yes, the minor needs a work permit

6. They can sell tickets under the supervision of an adult

7. You must be at least 12 years old.

8. 3 prohibited occupations for people under 18 years of age are working with explosives, driving heavy machinery, and operating motor vehicles.

9. The labor code is section 226.

What are labor codes?

Labor codes are the laws that govern the way work is conducted in a country. Certain codes have limitations on the type and extent of work that minors may do. For instance, it is not acceptable for minors under the age of 18 to drive heavy machinery.

They are also expected to work in places like lottery shops under the supervision of an adult. Jobs like babysitting can be done without expecting taxes.