Oklahoma Department of Labor

Understanding Oklahoma Child Labor Law

Publications

Presentations

Door-to-Door

14-15 year-olds

16-17 year-olds

Links

The Child Labor Unit of the Oklahoma Department of Labor is responsible for educational outreach and enforcement efforts when it comes to the Oklahoma Child Labor Law. Free presentations are available to schools and youth programs upon request.

Publications available to help keep students safe at work and in good-standing at school

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Actors/Performers

Child Entertainment Policies

Agriculture

Youth Farming in Oklahoma

State Child Labor Law

Teen Worker Safety

Work Permit (issued by school)

Frequently Asked Questions about Oklahoma Work Permit
Oklahoma Work Permit Instruction Guide
Form 600 - Work Permit Application (school password required)
Form 601 - Work Permit (school password required)

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Contact

Lester Claravall
Child Labor Unit
888-269-5353
405-521-6591
405-521-6017 (fax)
email

Request publication
Report complaint

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Presentation which overviews the youth employment laws and teen worker safety

The national award-winning Paying Attention Pays is a fun, interactive and educational game facilitated at schools to teach students about workplace rights and job safety.
	Program Description Outreach Information Lesson Plan PowerPoint Presentation Request for free presentation
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Protecting Oklahoma youth from the dangers of door-to-door selling and fundraising

SAFETY ALERT
Door-to-Door sales is ranked the #1 worst teen job in the
United States and is an illegal job for teens UNDER 16.

Door-to-Door Sales Awareness Poster

Door-to-Door Sales Awareness Brochure

Traveling Door-to-Door Sales

Request publication

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14 and 15 year-olds

The Oklahoma Department of Labor enforces the state child labor laws applicable to minors UNDER 16 years of age.

For information about the minimum age, hours & times standards, breaks, and prohibited jobs, please see the State Child Labor Law Poster.

For information about the student work permit issued by the school, see the Oklahoma Work Permit Instruction Guide.

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16 and 17 year-olds

The United States Department of Labor enforces the federal child labor laws applicable to minors UNDER 18 years of age.

For information about the 17 Hazardous Occupations Orders including those that contain limited exemptions when it comes to student learners and apprentices, please contact the United States Department of Labor at:

866-487-9243
405-231-4158
www.dol.gov
www.youthrules.dol.gov

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