Almost all minors under the age of 18 are subject to California's child labor protections. However, employers of minors under age 18 must obtain and keep on file proof of the minor's age.Minor labor laws are in place to provide safeguards for people under 18 who are employed and, generally, still attending school. California labor laws apply to most every worker working in California regardless of where your employer is located. Under North Carolina child labor laws, youth must be 14-years-old or older to get a job and work in North Carolina with a few exceptions. Note: This article was published in the October 2009 issue of the North Carolina eAuthority. Topics. What laws govern wages and hours in the workplace? The major federal law governing wages and hours is called the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). While working in a workplace, you have to show proof of age on the request of. Want to avoid printing each poster?