MINORS AGES 16, 17 and Older. Minors ages 16 and older are exempt from the hour and scheduling restrictions.16-year-old children cannot work more than 10 hours consecutive or more than 10 hours in a 24 hours period. In South Carolina, the law sets a clear boundary: generally, no employment is authorized for minors under the age of 14. Minors under 14 years old are generally prohibited from working. Interested in a career at Starbucks? This is a great place to start. Proof of legal authority to work in the United States will be required upon employment. A memorial service was held on December 30 at Mather Hodge Funeral Home in Princeton. Browse job openings at Kroger, Fred Meyer, Harris Teeter, King Soopers, Smiths and more.