Nevada Child Labor Laws
The rugged terrain of Nevada quickly established it as a major copper, gold, and silver mining state. The growth of these areas was spurred by the arrival of the railroad, with child labor being important throughout this time period. With continuing effort, early child labor legislation was passed around the beginning of the 1900’s.
Child Labor Laws in Nevada For Minors Under 14
In Nevada, child labor laws apply to all minors under the age of 18. Those younger than 14 are prohibited from working in order to maintain their physical, mental, and emotional development. There are some light jobs they may perform with parental permission.
Child Labor Laws in Nevada For Minors 14 and 15 Years Old
Minors 14 and 15 may seek employment with written permission from a district court judge or one authorized by the judge. Then, the only jobs available to them are in artistic, athletic, creative, and intellectual areas, or as a performer. A guardian must be appointed who will set aside 15-50% of all earnings. Those in this age group may not work in an establishment which serves or sells alcohol for consumption. Fourteen and 15 year olds working in the City of Las Vegas must obtain an additional work permit. They are also disallowed from working in a Hazardous Occupation as listed below.
Nevada Child Labor Law details restrictions on this age groups as follows:
When public school is in session:
- No working during school hours
- May work during school hours if performing in a motion picture
- No more than three hours per day on school days
- No more than eight hours per day on non-school days
- A maximum of 18 hours per week
- No earlier than 7am or later than 7pm
When public school is not in session:
- No more than eight hours per day
- A maximum of 40 hours per week
- No earlier than 7am or later than 7pm
Child Labor Laws in Nevada For Minors 16 and 17 Years Old
Minors in this age group may work in a variety of areas, much the same as for adults. They may not work in an establishment which serves or sells alcohol for consumption. Youth under 18 are prohibited from working in Hazardous Occupations, including:
- Work involving Poisonous Chemicals
- Manufacturing of Paints or Leads
- Construction or Packaging of Matches
- Manufacturing of Goods for Immoral Purposes
- Mines or Quarries
- Smelting or Ore Reduction
- Laundry
- Work in Tobacco or Cigar Factories
- Distilleries, Breweries, and the Like
- Work with Power-Driven Machinery
- Railroad Related Work
- Explosives
Nevada Child labor Law details restrictions, including:
When public school is in session:
- No working during school hours
- May work during school hours if performing in a motion picture
- A maximum of eight hours per day
- No more than 48 hours per week
- No earlier than 7am or later than 7pm
- No earlier than 5am or later than 10pm if delivering goods or messages
- No hour restrictions if employed in domestic services, as a performer, or farm worker
When public school is not in session:
- No more than eight hours per day
- A maximum of 48 hours per week
- No earlier than 7am or later than 7pm
- No earlier than 5am or later than 10pm if delivering goods or messages
- No hour restrictions if employed in domestic services, as a performer, or farm worker
