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Hawaii Minor Labor Restrictions

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Hawaii requires work permits for minors aged 14-15. The state restricts the hours and types of work that minors under 16 may perform. Work permits are obtained through the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations.

Jurisdiction
HI (state)
Law Type
Minor Labor
Status
active
Citation
HRS § 390-1 et seq.
Effective Date
1975-01-01
Last Verified
2026-01-15
Record Updated
2026-01-15

Applicability

Employee Types
all
Age Groups
14-15, under-14

Requirements

Work Permits
Description
Work permits are required for minors aged 14-15. Permits are issued by the Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations.
Required Ages
14-15
Issuing Authority
Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations
Ages 14 15
Description
Minors aged 14-15 may work with hour and occupation restrictions. They may not work during school hours and are limited in the types of jobs they may hold.
Work Permit Required
Yes
Under 14
Description
Children under 14 are generally prohibited from employment in Hawaii, with limited exceptions.

Penalties

Employers who violate Hawaii's child labor laws may be subject to fines and other enforcement actions by the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations.

Notes

Hawaii's child labor laws work in conjunction with federal FLSA child labor provisions. Where state and federal standards differ, the stricter standard applies.

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