How old do you have to be to have a job in kentucky?

Question

i want a job but im under 16. so if some one good give me the age limit and were some people would hire would be great

Answer 1

14 is the legal age to have a job, and you are going to ask around to neighbors, friends, or families to see which place is hiring at 14.  People in the area usually know those things, especially if you go to the school guidance office.

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Answer 2

There are limited jobs out there for your age group because of Kentucky's child labor laws.

http://www.labor.ky.gov/ows/employmentst...

Some employers are even backing off hiring until 17, 18 nowadays so they'll have more shift options for working their employees.

If you are looking for money, try marketing yourself as a babysitter for your neighborhood. Either American Heart Association or Red Cross offers a first aid course for babysitters (can't remember which). Get certified, then advertise yourself in your neighborhood association's newsletter or web page or go door-to-door with flyers.

Mow lawns. This is what my brother did. Be professional and you could end up with enough repeat customers for several summers. You can also rake in the fall, help lay mulch in spring and fall, shovel snow in the winter, and/or clean up in the fall and spring. Again, advertise yourself in your neighborhood association's newsletter or web page or go door-to-door with flyers.

If you aren't looking for money, but just want something to stay busy, you might want to contact local hospitals about serving as a teen volunteer. I know UK Hospital has them. They do things like deliver patient mail/flowers, run errands for staff, etc. Looks good on a college application. Also gets your foot in the door if you are thinking about a career in health care.

Answer 3

14 is the legal age, but like many other things in kentucky, it's pretty chilled.