Child Labor: Virginia
Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.
Author: Brightmine Editorial Team
Summary
- Virginia prohibits minors from working in certain occupations. See Prohibited Occupations,
- Virginia restricts the hours during which minors may work. See Hours of Work.
- Virginia requires employers to provide a meal break to minors who work for more than five continuous hours. See Break Periods.
- An employer must obtain an employment certificate before employing 14- or 15-year-olds. See Employment Certificates / Work Permits.