Child Labor: District of Columbia
Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.
Authors: Meredith S. Campbell and Fred S. Sommer, Shulman, Rogers, Gandal, Pordy & Ecker, P.A.
Summary
- Minors are prohibited from employment in certain occupations or environments. See Prohibited Occupations.
- The District of Columbia place restrictions on the hours that minors may work. See Hours of Work.
- Employers must procure a work permit or vacation permit to employ a minor. See Employment Certificates / Work Permits.