What are the restrictions for homeschoolers working part time?

Question

I'm a homeschooler amd i'm a sophmore!!!I went to a interview for a job @ apple valley cafe today and me., my mom, and the manager talked for a good while and he said he probaly will hire me but i needed to go on the comp. and see what the restrictions are for homeschoolers working part time (like the hours i can work a week and stuff)!!thanks

Answer 1

The laws for homeschoolers should be the same as those for students at public schools. The best way to find out for sure is to contact the employment department for your state or county. There may be information on their website. Otherwise, you can go into the office and someone there should be able to help you.

Answer 2

My friend's homeschooled children (15 & 17) each have a lunchtime job- working about 3 hours Monday-Friday (11am to 2).  The older one tried a traditional evening job at first and didn't like it as much, so they switched her morning during the week.  She does  four classes at a time, usually.  Two before going to work and two subjects after work.  Then plays a community sport in the afternoon in the evening.  She loves it and plans to duplicate it in her college schedule.

Answer 3

You would fall under the same laws as anyone your age.  Every state is different.  Most have restrictions about working too many hours during the school week, some states won't let you work during "school hours", some have allowances for students in schools with non-traditional hours, some don't. Contact the Dept. of Labor and Industries for more details about your state.

Answer 4

I live in Canada, but here if ur over 14 you can work as much as you want. Last year, I was working 30 hour weeks while i was homeschooled.

Answer 5

I assume that you are in the USA? If so, each state has different laws about children working, labor laws and work permits. Check with your local school, State Dept. of Labor or your local Board of Education. Or do a search online with "work permit" and your state. Most likely you will find the information you need and who to contact. There are federal child labor laws even if your state doesn't have them (most do!)

A work permit just 'approves' the type of job that you will be doing is not high risk or dangerous and that you will have the time to continue your education.

Remember State laws can be stricter than federal guidelines found at this link.

http://www.dol.gov/compliance/guide/chil...