• Minors in Nevada are covered by federal, state and county employment regulations.las vegas image by charles taylor from Fotolia.com
  
  Minors working in the state of Nevada are subject to federal, state and local child labor regulations. The regulations define the guidelines and restrictions that are imposed on employers, parents, guardians and custodians of children who secure employment in the state. The most restrictive regulations are to be applied in cases where there is a conflict between the jurisdictions.
  
  

Employment Restrictions

• Nevada's employment restrictions protect the welfare of minors in the workplace.The Pot image by Bradlee Mauer from Fotolia.com
  
  The U.S. Department of Labor and Nevada's Labor Commissioner have classified certain work activities as hazardous to the safety and welfare of minors 16 years and younger. These work activities include, but are not limited to, jobs that involve dangerous chemicals, handling of explosive materials, mining, producing goods for immoral uses, gaming, and the production or distribution of alcoholic beverages. Ensuring the safety of children working in the state is an ongoing task. The Labor Commissioner adds additional jobs to the list of employment restrictions as they are encountered.
  
  

Age Restrictions

• Written permission is required for children under 14 years of age.stop image by Stepanov from Fotolia.com
  
  Children below the age of 14 years must obtain written permission before they can work in Nevada. They will need to seek judicial approval from the district court in the county where they reside. The exceptions to this provision are youngsters who are engaged in farm work, housework or performing in a motion picture. Any employer, parent, guardian or custodian who fails to obtain the required judicial approval will be charged with a misdemeanor.
  
  

Work Hour Restrictions

• Work-hour restrictions protect the educational welfare of working minors.clocks image by goce risteski from Fotolia.com
  
  Children under the age of 14 years are not permitted to work during the hours in which public schools in their district are in session. The provision does allow for exceptions. The child worker must receive authorization from the school district or the juvenile court to be granted an exception. Children who are performing in a motion picture are exempt from this provision.
  
  Minors under the age of 16 are not permitted to work more than 48 hours per week. The maximum number of hours that they can work in a day is eight. The maximum hour limits do not apply if the minor is engaged in farm work, domestic service or a motion picture performance.
  
  

Work Permits

• The local requirements for work permits vary by county.approved! image by Photosani from Fotolia.com
  
  Nevada does not require work permits for minors 14 years and older, but individual counties may require a permit. Minors who are younger than 18 should check with the juvenile division of the district court in their county. Clark County requires a work permit for minors under the age of 18. The requirement is linked to the county's curfew regulations. Carson City does not issue work permits to minors 14 years and older.
  
  

Penalties

• Child labor violations expose responsible parties to criminal and administrative penalties.parking meter image by Patrick Moyer from Fotolia.com
  
  The assessment of child labor violations does not stop with the offending employer. Nevada holds responsible all persons who are charged with the care and welfare of the minor. This includes parents, guardians and other custodians. A violation of the child labor provisions is considered a criminal act, and the offending parties will be charged with a misdemeanor. The Labor Commissioner may also impose a monetary penalty.