The Young Worker and the Law: A Guide for l4-18 Year Olds.

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Office of Education (DHEW), Washington, DC.

Child Labor; Federal Legislation; Job Application; Labor Legislation; Occupational Information; Resource Materials; Secondary Education; Secondary School Students; Wages; Working Hours; Young Adults; Youth Employment

This guide was developed for young people who are employed or who are seeking employment. Written in an informal, easy-to-read style, it provides steps in obtaining employment and explains young people's rights and responsibilities as beginning employees. The contents provide information about social security requirements, work permits, wages, taxes, insurance, working hours, hazardous occupations, cooperative education, and work study. Sample work application and letter forms are also included along with a glossary of helpful terms. (NJ)

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