Child Labor FAQs
Who has to have a Work Permit in Indiana?
Anyone 14, 15, 16, or 17 years of age (unless they have a High School Diploma or GED). If the minor has dropped out of school, he/she is still required to obtain a work permit.
How many jobs can a minor have?
Minors my hold more than one work permit, but the Total Hour Restrictions still apply.
How late can a 14 or 15 year old work on the week-end during school term?
7 p.m. - 7 days a week - from Labor Day to June 1st of the following year. June 1st through Labor Day (typically summer break) 14 and 15 year olds may work until 9 p.m.
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Top FAQs I Want To...
- File a complaint with IOSHA.
- Report an accident or fatality to IOSHA.
- Obtain a safety poster.
- Issue an Online Work Permit.
- Schedule a Common Construction Wage Hearing.
- Request training by the Child Labor Bureau at my place of business.
- Order a minimum wage poster.
- Order a child labor poster.
- Some statistics on fatalities, injuries or illnesses here in Indiana or nationwide.
- Learn a company's citation history.
- Learn more about the Voluntary Protection Program (VPP)
- Find out about signing up for a mine certification examination.
- Schedule an INSafe consultation.
- Contact INSafe Customer Service
- Speak to an occupational safety or health expert.
- Review current work related injury/illness statistics.
- Get updated OSHA Recordkeeping Forms.
- Calculate injury/illness rates and compare with other industries.
