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Minor Workers Regulation offered at Washington State Department of Labor & Industries Headquarters

7273 Linderson Way Southwest, Tumwater, WA 98501

The minimum age for minors to work is 14, except under special conditions. Minors under the age of 18 have certain restrictions, and minors under age 16 have additional restrictions.
M-F, 8am-5pm.
https://lni.wa.gov/workers-rights/youth-employment/how-to-hire-minors
[email protected]

Interpreter services

Visit website for information on youth employment steps and child labor laws or to file a complaint. Information and forms also available at local Labor & Industries offices.

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Description

Sets and enforces additional guidelines for minors in Washington state who are employed. Minors have additional restrictions on hours of work, breaks and work activities. Provides online versions of forms needed by employers:   -  Minor Work Permit endorsement -  Parent /School Authorization form

Providing organization

Washington State Department of Labor & Industries

Offers vocational rehabilitation services to qualified injured workers. Pays medical bills of workers injured on the job and compensates for time lost. Provides disability awards and pensions for workers injured on the job when the job injury results in a permanent inability to work. Works to resolve complaints regarding mobile housing, factory-built housing and recreational vehicles.