Compliance Couch: Top 3 Tips for Hiring Minors
Posted by Virginia Young, HR Compliance Director on June 19, 2025
Tags: Compliance
Welcome to Compliance Couch from the California Employers Association, where we make California HR simple! This month, we are joined by Virginia Young, HR Compliance Director, to learn the Top 3 Tips for Hiring Minor Employees.
While extending employment opportunities to people under the age of 18 allows you to expand your talent pool, there are many key labor law distinctions to keep in mind in order to stay compliant while hiring & employing minors.
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Video Highlights
0:35 - Why should you hire employees under 18 years of age?
0:52 – Tip 1: Be aware of restrictions on hours and activities.
1:20 – Tip 2: Secure a proper work permit before their employment.
1:43 – Tip 3: Remember, minor employees still have workplace rights.
2:01 – What are the most common questions the CEA HR team gets about employing minors?
2:47 – For more assistance, access the Recruiting and Hiring Toolkits, available for CEA Members