What is the legal age to get a job in Pennsylvania?

At what age is a person allowed to get a job in Pennsylvania?

• Answer:

  With few exceptions, 14 is the minimum age a person may start working in Pennsylvania. Exceptions include: Farms - a child may be employed directly by a farmer. Domestic Service - children may do certain work in private homes. Caddies - children as young as 12 may be allowed to be a golf caddie. Paper Carriers - Children may become newspaper carriers at 11. Entertainment - Children of any age may be employed in entertainment. Each of these considerations comes with specific conditions, including limits on how many hours or what specific tasks a child may be allowed to complete. Any child under the age of 16 requires written permission to work from their parent or guardian. By 16, you'd be able to apply for most common entry level/hourly jobs available without restriction. One common exception to this is at restaurants where alcohol is served. In order to be a server or tend the bar itself, you must be at least 18 years old. In these cases, the minimum age for hosting/busing and other positions is 16.