Child Labor: Indiana
Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.
Authors: Stuart R. Buttrick and Susan W. Kline, Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
Summary
- Most Indiana employers may not employ minors under 14 years old unless the minor will work in certain, limited occupations. See Prohibited Occupations.
- Indiana employers must meet employment certificate requirements to employ minors. See Employment Certificates.
- Minors are subject to specific limitations on the hours they may work according to their age. See Hours of Work.