Child Labor: Hawaii

Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.

Author: Anna Elento-Sneed, Alston Hunt Floyd & Ing

Summary

• Hawaii has extensive restrictions governing the employment of minors under the age of 18.
• Hawaii law limits the types of jobs minors can work, depending on their age. See Prohibited Occupations.
• Minors' work hours are restricted, depending on their age. See Hours of Work.
• Employers must provide certain minors with rest or meal breaks at certain times. See Break Periods.
• All minors must obtain a Certificate of Employment or Certificate of Age in order to work. See Employment Certificates / Work Permits.
• Special rules apply to minors working in theatrical employment, coffee harvesting and pineapple harvesting. See Permitted Occupations, Hours of Work, Break Periods and Employment Certificates.