Children between the ages of 14 - 17 are allowed to work without court approval and without a work permit. Federal law regulates the minimum age (14), type of occupation, type of documentation required and maximum number of hours of employment for minors.Minors 14 and 15 years of age. However, employers of minors under age 18 must obtain and keep on file proof of the minor's age. "If hired, can you show proof of age? " "Are you over 18 years of age? A work permit is not required for a child who is fourteen or older in the State of Nevada. According to Nevada's child labor laws, minors under the age of 16 are allowed to work a maximum of eight hours per day and 48 hours per week. Minor labor laws are in place to provide safeguards for people under 18 who are employed and, generally, still attending school. There are both state and federal laws that protect workers under the age of 18 from being exposed to hazards and working unreasonable shifts.