6. Employment of Minors
In accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), University departments may not employ any person under the age of 18 in a job that is deemed hazardous according to state and federal law, including, but not limited to, the operation of vehicles, hoists, power tools, saws, or shears, as well as jobs involving exposure to hazardous materials.
Persons under the age of 16 are not permitted to work:
- before or after school in excess of four hours a day;
- before 5:00 a.m. or after 9:30 p.m., unless the next day is not a school day;
- in excess of eight hours in any 24 hour period;
- more than 40 hours in any week.
Departments should consult with Human Resources prior to employing persons 16 years of age or younger.
RESPONSIBILITY:
- Deans, Directors, Department Heads and Supervisors
Responsible for following federal, state, and University guidelines regarding employment of minors.
- Human Resources
Responsible for advising departments of the federal, state, and University guidelines regarding the employment of minors.
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