Finding a Job As a High School Student – What You Should Know

You don’t want your kids after school or weekend job to put them in any kind of danger, and this is why labor laws restrict the jobs they can do. There are also restrictions on how many hours they can work for.

As each of our states is self governing, the laws are different depending on what state you live in. A guidance counselor at any school will know the laws, or you can check onto the state’s website.

For obvious reasons, the rules are very strict on school days. A maximum of 3 hours a day is allowed and they must finish by 7 pm. During the summer break etc, they can work 8 hours a day and finish later at 9 pm. A school week working allowance is 18 hours, while they can work 40 during holidays.

The school plays a major role in any student getting a job, but that role is bigger in some states than others. Many now require official employment documents to be completed by both the student and the employer before the term of employment can commence.

Although this part time job may just seem a way to make a bit of extra money, this is actually your first step on the road that you will be traveling for the rest of your working life. So make sure you make the right choice job wise.

Bear in mind that you are still a teenager and that brings with it more restrictions than just the state’s. Anything involving driving or using machinery are no go areas.

Businesses and shops often stick up notices in their windows to say they are looking to hire help. If there is somewhere specific you want to work, go and ask if they are hiring. If they aren’t; leave your contact details so they can get in touch should a vacancy arise.

Now that you know how to go about seeking suitable employment, I hope your search is fruitful.