Homeschool teens that work

[Karenciavo]

Does anyone know if there are any differences in labor laws for homeschool teens? I have a friend that manages a Subway in NY and is wondering.

[readwithem]

I don't think so - I have friends with children who work at Chickfila and they always want them to work more hours during the day - because they "can".

[Kelli in TN]

In Tennessee the teen has to provide the employer with a document that gives permission for the teen to work during traditional school hours. Our umbrella school provided this document for us. Beyond that, homeschoolers are subject to all the labor laws that other kids are subject to.

[tlcmom]

and I think applies to all, whether they homeschool or not. The only time it is different is when the employee is your own child.

[LizzyBee]

Google your state department of labor and look for info about minors. Some rules are set by federal law, but many states have additional mandates, so there is lots of variation by state.

[Georgie]

There was a work program and the students in that program were let out at 12:00. I would think that the state law that allows those students out should also apply to homeschoolers.

[ChrisN in NY]

The total number of hours a student is allowed to work remain the same, whether homeschooled or enrolled in a public/private school. He has to get working papers; just call the main office of your local high school. They need a copy of the birth certificate and of the SS card.

Because a homeschooled child's school hours can be different than the others, they can work mornings or afternoons while the other kids are at school. Some employers are nervous about this. and won't schedule a homeschooler before 3 PM on a school day. But my oldest worked at a local veterinarian's office from 8 to Noon 3 or 4 mornings a week when he was in 10th grade. My third dc works at our local library 4 afternoons a week from 1 to 4 PM; this is her second year there. (And she replaced a homeschooled boy whose hours were pretty much the same.)

HTH!

[Karenciavo]

Thank you. :001_smile:

[Deidre in GA]

Because a homeschooled child's school hours can be different than the others, they can work mornings or afternoons while the other kids are at school.

HTH!

actually, this can vary by state. GA law specifically states that a homeschooled student may not work during public school hours. also, to get a work permit, the child needs a signature on a form from a local school official or the County's Superintendent's office.

[ChrisN in NY]

actually, this can vary by state. GA law specifically states that a homeschooled student may not work during public school hours. also, to get a work permit, the child needs a signature on a form from a local school official or the County's Superintendent's office.

Yep. It all varies state to state about as much as homeschool laws do.

In her post, Karen specifically asked about NY; my post addressed that via "here in NY" in my post title.