Child Labor: Maryland

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 dangerous or hazardous occupations or environments. See Prohibited Occupations.
• Maryland has restrictions on the hours during which minors may work. See Hours of Work Restrictions.
• Employers generally must obtain a work permit for every minor they hire. See Employment Certificates / Work Permits.