Working as a Teenager in Colorado?

There are many jobs available for teens in the Colorado Springs area. Once you receive your work permit, you should be aware of the rules and regulations that govern youth and teenagers in the workforce.

Colorado Youth Employment Opportunity Act of 1971

Minimum Age Requirements:

• 9 year-olds may deliver flyers, advertising, shine shoes, care for lawns and walks (without using power equipment), caddie on golf courses and perform light domestic duties.
• 12 year-olds may baby-sit, sell or deliver products door to door, care for lawns, gardens (using power equipment as long as they have received training on the use of such equipment from a school or youth group). They may also perform some types of non-hazardous agricultural work.
• 14 and 15 year-olds may work most types of jobs for limited hours (no more than 6 hours per day and not after 2130 hrs when the next day is a school day, in no case are they allowed to work over 8 hours per day or over 40 hours in a week). They must have a school release permit to work during school hours.
• 16 and 17 year-olds may work non-hazardous jobs for limited hours (no more than 8 hours per day and not more than 40 hours per week).

Maximum Hours of Work

• 14 and 15 year-olds may work no more than 6 hours per day, no earlier than 0500 hrs and no later than 2130 hrs if the next day is a school day.

Information was obtained from the Colorado Division of Labour. If you require further information, you can contact the Canadian Community Program Coordinator’s Office at 556-6551 or by email cmfrccolorado@forces.gc.ca

This website will also offer up to date information: http://www.coworkforce.com/LAB/youth.asp