Youth Employment

        If you are a minor working in North Carolina, the break laws must be followed by your employer. If the state breaks are not followed, you must put in a complaint against your employer this is very crucial for any age, especially minors who are employed. It great for young teens who are interested in seeking independence by getting themselves a job, you can be the age of 14 and start working a part-time job in North Carolina. To obtain a minor’s work permit (Youth Employment Certificate) in North Carolina you must get a job offer, complete a form with accurate job description (http://www.nclabor.com/wh/youth_instructions.htm), this form then must be filled out by the minor and their parent, the form will then be submitted to the employer for further review. If an employee is under the age of 18 years old he/she can work only with a youth employment certificate. It is mandatory for minors who are in school under the age of 18 to not work late night shifts if there is a school day after their shift. Minors between the age of 14-15 must work in the good conditions followed by the FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act).