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==Working == | ==Working == | ||
A young person age 16 or older can work in BC without needing anyone’s permission. | A young person age 16 or older can work in BC without needing anyone’s permission. (There is an exception: you can’t do certain types of hazardous work until you’re 18. An example would be tree falling.) | ||
Children age 14 and 15 can do “light work” jobs, with the written consent of a parent or | Workers age 16 or older are entitled to the same job protections as adult workers. | ||
Children age 14 and 15 can do “light work” jobs, with the written consent of a parent or guardian. Examples of light work are dishwashing, refereeing, and babysitting. | |||
Children under 14 need the written consent of a parent or guardian to work. | Children under 14 need the written consent of a parent or guardian to work. They also need a permit from the Employment Standards Branch, except in certain circumstances, such as to work as a camp assistant or for a family business. | ||
Children under age 16 can’t be required to work during school hours, and there are limits on the number of hours they can work. | Children under age 16 can’t be required to work during school hours, and there are limits on the number of hours they can work. | ||
There are [https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/how-old-you-have-be-work-bc/ | There are [https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/how-old-you-have-be-work-bc/ special rules for kids working in the entertainment industry] as actors, performers or extras. | ||
==Getting married== | ==Getting married== | ||
