New York State Dept. of Labor Minimum Age for Employment:
There are certain exceptions to these rules and they are subject to the employment certification regulations that follow:
- Minors not yet 14 may not be employed at any time, neither after school nor during vacation
- Minors 14 and 15 years old may work after school hours and during vacations, but not in factory work. They may do delivery and clerical work in any enclosed office of a factory, and in dry cleaning, tailor, shoe repair, and similar service stores.
- Minors 16 and 17 years of age, if not attending school, may work full time throughout the year. Factory work is permitted for minors 16 years of age or older.
There are regulations regarding permits for employment of children, and there are some 'prohibited occupations' for minors, both state and federal. For more information, see the link below.
