California · Labor Code
LAB §1290: A minor under the age of 16 years shall not be employed, permitted, or suffered to work in or in connection with any manufacturing establishment or other place of labor or employment at any time excep
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Minors under age 16 cannot be employed or permitted to work in manufacturing establishments or places of labor, with limited exceptions.
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A minor under the age of 16 years shall not be employed, permitted, or suffered to work in or in connection with any manufacturing establishment or other place of labor or employment at any time except as may be provided in this chapter or by the provisions of Part 27 (commencing with Section 48000) of the Education Code.
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