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A young person age 16 or older can work in BC without needing anyone’s permission. They are entitled to the same job protections as adult workers. | A young person age 16 or older can work in BC without needing anyone’s permission. They 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 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. | ||
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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/ exceptions to some of these rules], such as for kids working in the entertainment industry. | There are [https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/how-old-you-have-be-work-bc/ exceptions to some of these rules], such as for kids working in the entertainment industry. | ||
==Getting married== | ==Getting married== | ||