Child Labor
If You Are 12 or 13
On a Farm
Minors 12 and 13 years old who have farm work permits (AT-25) to pick berries, fruits or vegetables, may work when the child is not required to be in school. You may work:
- Up to 4 hours in a day
- Between 9 AM and 7 PM from June 21 through Labor Day
- Between 9 AM and 4 PM the rest of the year
You must either:
- Be accompanied by a parent/guardian or
- Present written consent of parent/guardian
to employer
You need working papers (AT-25), except when employed:
- By your parents on the home farm
- At other outdoor work not connected with a business
Newspaper Carrier
All newspaper carriers from ages 11 through 17 must have a permit (AT-23).
Minors 12 and 13 years old may work as newspaper carriers to homes or places of business, when the child is not required to be in school. They may work:
- No more than 4 hours in a school day
- No more than 5 hours in a non-school day
- Not before 5 AM
- Not after 7 PM or 30 minutes before sunset, whichever is later
They must carry the permit while working.