The Missouri Certificate to Employ a Child 14 or 15 Years of Age During School Term is a legal document that is issued by the Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. It is used to authorize the employment of children between the ages of 14 and 15 during school terms. This certificate is required by law in order to ensure that the child is not employed in an inappropriate job or in hazardous conditions. There are two types of Missouri Certificate to Employ a Child 14 or 15 Years of Age During School Term: the Employment Certificate (Form DL-102) and the Limited Employment Certificate (Form DL-103). The Employment Certificate allows a child to work up to 8 hours a day and 40 hours a week, while the Limited Employment Certificate restricts the hours worked to 4 hours a day and 20 hours a week. To obtain a Missouri Certificate to Employ a Child 14 or 15 Years of Age During School Term, the employer must submit an application to the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. The application must include documentation of the child’s age, school attendance, and the job duties that the child will be performing. Upon approval, the employer will receive the appropriate certificate.