While there are no laws against hiring family members in private businesses, having your child (or any child) working in your family business presents unique challenges and there are some key laws that you must know before hiring a minor.
Child Labor Laws
The key federal law on hiring minors as employees is the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and youth employment standards. The FLSA's goal is to protect children from working in harsh conditions by prohibiting the employment of oppressive child labor.
The FLSA generally prohibits employment of children under the age of 16 in non-hazardous occupations and the employment of children under 18 years old in hazardous occupations. A child under the age of 14 cannot be employed unless federal law explicitly provides for an exemption. For example, children under 14 can be employed by their parents in a non-hazardous occupation.
Age Verification
Though the federal government does not require proof-of-age certificates, many states do require them for workers under a certain age. It is essential to determine the minor's age.
You should not rely on the child to tell you about their correct age—instead, you should ask for an ID that provides age confirmation. This could be a driver's license, birth certificate, or other reliable document. Knowing the child's age is necessary to determine which restrictions apply to their employment. You will also need this information in the...
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