Labour Laws

Adolescents An adolescent is define as an individual who is 12, 13 or 14 years of age. They can only work at certain job that have been approved. Such as: * A delivery person ( flyers and newspapers; for a small retail store) * A clerk in a retail store * A messenger in an office * Certain restaurant and food service industry job ( with restrictions) If job is not on the approved list, the adolescent must have a permit before they can begin work. As well as the employer and the employees’ parents written permission.

Restrictions Adolescents are not allowed to perform any duties that are potentially dangerous such as operating deep fryers, grills or slicers (or in areas where they are in operation). The adolescent must be in the continuous presence of someone who is at least 18 years old. The employer must ensure health and safety under the OH&S Act. They cannot sell/ serve alcohol or be in presence of people smoking

Duties in a Restaurant Host/hostess Cashier duties Dish washing Bussing tables Waiting tables Providing customer service Assembling orders or cleaning

Adolescents may not work: More than two hours on a school day More than eight hours on a non-school day Between 9:00 pm and 6:00 am

Basically, an adolescent employee is protected so that an employer cannot harm their: Life Health Education Well-being

Jobs considered harmful to adolescents: Permits are not given for these types of jobs. * Construction *Anything that requires heavy lifting * Working with/near moving vehicles/ equipment *Working with potentially hazardous equipment ( drills, fork lifts, hand grinders, welding equipment, hammers, sharp knives, blowtorches, conveyers for bulk materials)

Young Persons The Employment Standards Regulation places restrictions on employees who are under 18 years of age. People who are under 16 years old are required to attend school. He/she may not be employed during normal school hours, unless they are enrolled in an off-campus education program provided under the School Act.

- is defined as a person who is 15, 16 or 17 They may work at any type of job. But if they are working in the following businesses: Selling food/ drinks-whether alcoholic or not Selling any other commodities, goods or merchandise Selling gasoline/ diesel/ propane etc. Hotel/ motel or any other place that provides overnight accommodation Young Persons

They must be in the presence of an adult between 9: 00 pm and 12:01 am And are not allowed to work at all between 12:01 am and 6:00 am.

IF……. If a young person is working in a business that is not listed above, they can only work between 12:01 am and 6:00 am

Their parent/ guardian provides written consent And the young person is in the continuous presence of someone one who is 18 year or older

Employees under 18 have the same rights and responsibilities as an adult employee: They are entitled to: Vacation pay over time Minimum wage General holiday pay And all other right under the code and regulations of the Employment Standards