Compensation Procedures
5. 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:
- during school hours;
- more than 3 hours on a school day, including Friday;
- more than 18 hours per week when school is in session;
- more than 8 hours per day when school is not in session;
- more than 40 hours per week when school is not in session
- before 7 a.m. or after 7 p.m. on any day, except from June 1st through Labor Day, when nighttime work hours are extended to 9 p.m;
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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