The teenage years are an important part of everyone's lives. A
greater discovery of the world takes place and the march towards
adulthood begins. One of the first great experiences during this
time is the first job. Responsibility, timeliness, honesty,
teamwork, resourcefulness, the ability to communicate,
decisiveness and confidence are all elements of that first
paycheck. The Missouri Division of Labor Standards closely works
with Missouri employers, parents and school superintendents to
ensure young workers are safe and healthy while on the job. The
Missouri Division of Labor Standards provides Missouri
employers, parents, school officials, and youth information
about workplace safety and health program management, child
labor laws, and youth and employer rights and responsibilities
by conducting presentations. Missouri's Child Labor Law applies
to youth under the age of 16. Youth under 14 years of age
generally are not permitted to work at any job (other than in
entertainment or casual jobs) at any time.