Is your teenager looking to earn some extra cash this summer?
Whether it’s babysitting, bagging groceries or working at a local grocery store, California has rules governing when and how children under age 18 can legally join the workforce.
Here’s what our journalists with How to California — a community-driven series to help readers navigate life in the Golden State — found:
In California, children can legally start working at age 12, according to the California Department of Industrial Relations.
However, there are a few conditions.
Kids ages 12 and 13 are only allowed to work during school breaks, holidays and weekends. They cannot work on school days — including before, during or after school.
When school is out, those children can work up to eight hours a day for a total of no more than 40 hours a week.
Their work hours must fall between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. That window extends to 9 p.m. from June 1 through Labor Day.
Children are not eligible for Work Experience Education programs.
To legally work in California, all minors are required to have valid work permits.
Work permits can typically be obtained through your child’s school or directly through the California Department of Industrial Relations.
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