Every year, thousands of teens obtain jobs that provide great opportunities for learning important life skills and acquiring hands-on experience. State rules regarding young workers strike a balance between ensuring sufficient time to pursue educational opportunities while allowing appropriate work experiences.

There are many opportunities for your business to employ young workers – and help prepare young workers to be competitive in the 21st Century workplace. But, there are state rules limiting the time teens can work and the types of work that teens can perform.

The resources in the Teen Info area will help you understand what hours and jobs teens can work as well as providing information on work permits and ways to prevent workplace injuries for young workers.