Minimum Age for Employment

The Minimum Age for Employment refers to laws that establish the youngest age at which a person can work legally. These laws aim to protect children from exploitation and ensure they are not taken out of school or forced into dangerous jobs. Generally, the minimum age in many places is around 14 or 15 for non-hazardous work, while stricter rules apply to hazardous jobs. These regulations help ensure that children have the opportunity to focus on education and healthy development instead of labor.