Hiring teens and other temporary workers

More than 3 million teens will seek employment this summer. Hiring teens as seasonal help can be a rewarding experience for both employer and employee.

Most employers know there are numerous rules and regulations restricting the hours and types of jobs that minors wider the age of 18 may work,

PROHIBITED JOB/INDUSTRIES

"Hazardous" work is off-limits for all minors under 18. While the state Department of Labor has a lengthy list of specific jobs it deems hazardous, a good rule of thumb is this: Hazardous work includes any job that involves operating power-driven tools and machinery, most construction work (except for landscaping and general yard work), driving any motor vehicle or truck, automotive maintenance and repair (except for island work, changing tires and cleaning and washing vehicles).

Fourteen- and 115-year-olds: This age group also may not, work in the following places or industries: restaurants/food service. recreational establishments, manufacturing, mechanical/service, industries, theatrical industry and barbershops.