Minors 14 and 15 years of age can work: 3 hours on a school day; 8 hours on a nonschool day; 18 hours in a school week; 40 hours in a nonschool week. An Employment Certificate, commonly called a Work Permit, is required for all minors who have not reached their 16th birthday.Weekly Limits: During a school week, minors under 16 are restricted to a total of 18 hours of work. In Georgia, minors aged 16 and above do not require a work permit, except those in the entertainment industry. To access the online employment certificate (work permit) system, go to dol.georgia.gov. • Select "Laws and Rules". However, employers of minors under age 18 must obtain and keep on file proof of the minor's age. To register a Minor, the Representative of a Minor, usually a parent or guardian, must complete the Georgia Department of Labor's application. Georgia child labor laws set forth the rules and limitations regarding the days and time children under the age of 18 years old may work in Georgia. To register a Minor, the Representative of a Minor, usually a parent or guardian, must complete the Georgia Department of Labor's application.