What are some key items that employers should include in their checklist for the employment of minors?

Employers' Checklist for Employment of Minors:

• Statement of Age/Working Papers (obtained by minors from most local public high schools with the employer's written promise of employment and the minor's proof of age) 
  • Obtaining Working Papers for Minors
  • Required Information in a Promise of Employment Letter

• Time & Hour Restrictions

• Is it a Permitted Occupation for minor's age?

• Is it a Permitted Industry for minor's age?

• Do you provide at least a 30 minute meal period if the minor works seven and one-half (7 1/2) hours or more?

• Do you pay wages at least equal to the state and federal minimum wage rates?

• Do you maintain payroll records (3 years) and personnel files (1 year following separation)?

• Do you provide employees with a "hiring agreement" stating the employees' hours of employment, rate of pay, wage payment schedule and vacation, sick, and health & welfare benefit information?

Employment of Minors