The Division of Labor Standards enforces the statutes that govern the maximum and prohibited hours of work as well as the type of work permitted for minors. It is illegal to employ a child under 14 except under specific circumstances.However, employers of minors under age 18 must obtain and keep on file proof of the minor's age. Minors under 14 are not allowed to work, with limited exceptions, such as acting or performing, delivering newspapers, or working in agriculture. Minors are also not allowed to work before 7 a.m. Number of hours minors can work: Minors under the age of 14 are generally not allowed to work, though there are exceptions for some occupations. Between June 21st and Labor Day,12 and 13-year-olds with a Farm Work. Our guide to hiring minors covers federal and state child labor laws and how small businesses can find, hire and retain minors as employees. Businesses can hire minors aged 14 to 18 as long as they follow state and federal laws on working hours, wages, and job restrictions. The Act sets a 16-year age minimum for employment in agriculture during school hours for the school district in which the employed minor is living at the time.