Rights on the Job for Youths Age 14 & 15         

By law, your employer must provide:

A safe and healthful workplace.

Safety and health training, in many situations, including providing information on chemicals that could be harmful to your health.

For many jobs, payment for medical care if you get hurt or sick because of your job. You may also be entitled to lost wages.

At least the Federal minimum wage of $4.75 (increases to $5.15 on 9/1/97) to most teens, after their first 90 days on the job. Many states have minimum wages which may be higher than the Federal wage, and lower wages may be allowed when workers receive tips from customers. (Call your state Department of Labor listed in the blue pages of your phone book for information on minimum wages in your state).
You also have a right to:

Report safety problems to OSHA.

Work without racial or sexual harassment.

Refuse to work if the job is immediately dangerous to your life or health.

Join or organize a union.