At what age can my "teenage" son get a job outside of the home in Ohio?

Question

Teenager seeking responsibility and seeking some freedoms outside the home. At what age can he get a "real" paying job (aside from babysitting, yard work, etc)?

Answer 1

You'd need to check with the local Board of Education to see what the laws are regarding work he can do and what hours he can work. Usually for a "real" job, a 16 year old can work any adult job unless there are hazardous working conditions. 15 might be iffy. The best jobs with flexible hours are in restaurants as bussers or servers, or grocery stores as clerks/baggers/cart "retrievers".

Answer 2

Well I stay at home. Though I do run a dayhome and generate an income and pay bills. However, I cook, clean, laundry, etc. He does the yard work, he enjoys it. I don't think he really 'expects' it out of me though, as I am contributing and these kids come first over the house - Im being paid to watch/teach them - not clean my house. But I expect it out of myself because I am able to do it, and would rather have it done as often as possible so we have time to spend together doing anything but housework and cooking. Though when we have kids I will be a SAHM full time (though I will still have an income for a while) and then I think expectations will shift as he'll be paying more bills than he is now and supporting a child - but I'm already practised so thats good - I can only just keep getting better! I think socially there is somewhat of a stigma against house dads. I don't think their should be. But traditionally men were supposed to be the providers and a womans place was with the kids. So some people see housedads as lazy deadbeats, making their women work and do their jobs. I have no problem with housedads, and I love the idea. I think it's great that some men are taking more of an interest in their children and homes, and allowing their wives to pursue careers, if they're career minded. Dads are good parents too. And women are good workers. I don't see a problem.

Answer 3

Federal law used to be 15 years old with a work permit. His hours of work are limited per week to ensure he is not overworked and that school and sleep still come first. At this age he won't be legally allowed to work past 7 pm or over 20 hours a week.. Make sure whatever job he does find his employer does not exploit him. Usually they will ignore the law and make your motivated son to work all the time and then his schoolwork will come in second place.

Answer 4

As per law, anyone under eighteen years of age is considered a minor and the legal age for employment is 14. Minors under 14 years of age are not allowed to work except in domestic service and a few jobs like newspaper delivery. More info at http://www.pcworkathome.net/jobsforminors.html

Answer 5

I got my first job when I was 15 working at tim hortons.... some even accept 14 yr olds as cleaners or other odd jobs. McJobs are great because if gives you work experience and a decent paycheck. Hopefully you can get a job somewhere local so that he can walk or ride a bike.

Answer 6

I *think* it is 15 with a work permit in Ohio. Could have changed to 14 but I know you can at 15.

Answer 7

He can fill out applications at 16 or so but because of his age the chances of him getting a good job may be slim. Fast food restaruants would probably hire him.

Answer 8

it was 15 1/2 when i started working. it should still be the same now.

Answer 9

16 years old he can get a real job in Ohio but he'll need a workpermit signed and a physical done.

Answer 10

I say 16 or 17 sounds good to me.