Youth work permits, which outline the potential hours and work duties for a minor worker, help prevent child labor violations, according to an analysis of U.S. Department of Labor data conducted by ...

A push to eliminate Missouri’s requirement for children under 16 to obtain official work permits before they can begin a job could be debated by the House this week. In order to work in Missouri, 14 ...

The Missouri House chamber during debate on March 12, 2023 (Tim Bommel/Missouri House Communications). A push to eliminate Missouri’s requirement for children under 16 to obtain official work permits ...

In order to work in Missouri, 14 and 15-year-olds must obtain a certificate from their school, with information from their prospective employer about the job, as well as parental consent and age ...