Legal Working Age
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A Legal Working Age is a legal requirement that specifies the minimum age at which an individual is legally allowed to work in a particular jurisdiction.
- AKA: Minimum Employment Age.
- Context:
- It is often a regulatory concept that can be used to create labor law systems (that support employment regulation tasks).
- It can vary by country, state, or jurisdiction, typically ranging from 14 to 18 years old.
- It can include different age thresholds for various types of work, such as non-agricultural and agricultural jobs.
- It can be subject to restrictions on working hours, especially for minors still in school.
- It can have exceptions for certain types of work, like newspaper delivery, entertainment, or working in family businesses.
- It can be lower for light or easy work and higher for unrestricted or hazardous work.
- It can be influenced by both federal and state laws in countries like the United States.
- It can be influenced by international labor standards, such as those set by the International Labour Organization.
- It can be enforced through labor laws and regulations to prevent child labor and protect young workers.
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- Example(s):
- Fair Labor Standards Act, which sets the general minimum working age at 14 years old for most non-agricultural jobs in the United States.
- Youth Hiring Act of 2023 in Arkansas, which repealed a law requiring age verification and parental consent for hiring children under 16.
- In the United Kingdom, children can work part-time from the age of 13 in certain jobs, such as delivering newspapers.
- In the United States, the Fair Labor Standards Act sets the minimum employment age at 14 for non-agricultural jobs, with specific hour limitations for minors.
- In Australia, the minimum working age varies by state, with some allowing employment from age 13 for light work.
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- Counter-Example(s):
- Voting Age, which is typically set at 18 and does not vary based on the type of work or industry.
- Age of Majority, which may not always align with the legal working age in all jurisdictions.
- Child labor, which involves employing individuals below the legal working age, often in hazardous conditions.
- Unregulated informal work where legal working age laws are not enforced.
- Retirement Age,
- Drinking Age.
- See: Child Labor Laws, Labor Rights, Employment Regulation, Minor Employment, Workforce, Economically Active Population, Youth Employment, Minimum Wage, Labor Laws, Juvenile Employment Age, Age of Consent.
References
2024
- (ChatGPT-OpenAI, 2024) ⇒ Prompt: Summarize the concept Legal Working Age in 1- 2 paragraphs. ChatGPT (model:gpt-4o). Retrieved: 2024-12-22.
- QUOTE: The legal working age is the minimum age at which an individual is legally allowed to work. This age is established to ensure that young people are protected from exploitation and work that may harm their health, safety, education, or development. The specific age can vary significantly from country to country and is often influenced by cultural, economic, and social factors. In many countries, regulations also distinguish between different types of work and conditions under which minors can be employed, such as light work or apprenticeships, often with restrictions on hours and types of activities.
Internationally, conventions such as the International Labour Organization's (ILO) Convention No. 138 set global standards, advocating for a minimum age for employment that corresponds to the age of completion of compulsory schooling, which is generally not less than 15 years. An exception usually exists for developing nations, allowing a minimum age of 14. Laws regarding the legal working age also often include special provisions to accommodate younger individuals, like allowing part-time work or employment in family businesses under certain conditions. In recent times, there has been a growing emphasis on balancing youth employment opportunities with education requirements to ensure holistic development for young people entering the workforce.
- QUOTE: The legal working age is the minimum age at which an individual is legally allowed to work. This age is established to ensure that young people are protected from exploitation and work that may harm their health, safety, education, or development. The specific age can vary significantly from country to country and is often influenced by cultural, economic, and social factors. In many countries, regulations also distinguish between different types of work and conditions under which minors can be employed, such as light work or apprenticeships, often with restrictions on hours and types of activities.
2024b
- (Wikipedia, 2024) ⇒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legal_working_age Retrieved:2024-12-22.
- The legal working age is the minimum age required by law in each country or jurisdiction for a young person who has not yet reached the age of majority to be allowed to work. Activities that are dangerous, harmful to the health or that may affect the morals or well-being of minors fall into this category.
2024c
- (Greenlight, 2024) ⇒ "How old do you have to be for work?". In: Greenlight Learning Center.
2024d
- (Safety+Health Magazine, 2024) ⇒ "Changes to state child labor laws". In: Safety+Health Magazine.
2024e
- (Clockify, 2024) ⇒ "Minimum Working Age by State — 2024 Guide". In: Clockify.
2024f
- (Connecteam, 2024) ⇒ "Minimum Working Age by State: A 2024 Guide for Employers". In: Connecteam.
2024g
- (Info.com, 2024) ⇒ "The Legal Working Age in Each State". In: Info.com.
2023
- (Landes & Landes, 2023) ⇒ Michael B. Landes, and Richard A. Landes. (2023). "Teenage Employment Emancipation and the Law". In: Journal of Business and Employment Law.