Do you have to be 16 to get paid as a bagger in the grocery store in california? or can you be 15?

Question

I was just about to go out and look for a job and my mom told me she didnt think about it before but you cant get paid unless your 16, or at least you cant get paid legally...is that true? or can you be fifteen with a work permit? also where can i get a job? any places you know of that hire fifteen year olds?

Answer 1

CA Child Labor ages 14 & 15 Must have completed 7th grade to work while school in session

Work permits
Except in limited circumstances defined in law and summarized in the child labor law booklet, all minors under 18 years of age employed in the state of California must have a permit to work.

Prior to permitting a minor to work, employers must possess a valid permit to employ and work. The permit to employ and work are issued on the same form. A permit to employ and work in industries other than entertainment is usually issued by an authorized person at the minor's school. During summer months or when school is not in session the work permit is obtained from the superintendent of the school district in which the minor resides.

School in session:
3 hours per school day outside of school hours 8 hours on any non-school day. 18 hours per week

School not in session :
8 hours per day 40 hours per week