Is A Work Permit Required For Employment Of A Minor?
The minimum age for employment in Delaware is 14 years. Anyone under the age of 18 must have a work permit on file with their employer. A new permit is required when a minor changes employers. Work permits are available at all Delaware public high schools and middle schools; some school district offices; and Department of Labor offices in Wilmington, Dover, Milford, and Georgetown.
Other Delaware Labor and Employment FAQs
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What is the minimum wage in Delaware?
A: The minimum wage in Delaware is $7.15. Exceptions to the minimum wage include employees in agriculture; employees in domestic service in or about private homes; … More -
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How Often Must My Employer Pay My Wages?
A: Employers are required to pay all wages due to employees on the regularly scheduled payday, designated in advance by the employer, and occurring at least once during … More -
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If I Am Fired From My Job, How Soon Must My Employer Pay Me?
A: Whenever an employee quits, resigns, is discharged, suspended or laid off, the wages earned shall be paid on the next regularly scheduled payday. More -
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Am I Entitled To Meal And Rest Brakes?
A: All employees must receive a meal break of at least 30 consecutive minutes if the employee is scheduled to work 7.5 or more hours per day. Meal breaks must be given … More -
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Does My Employer Have To Pay Me Time And A Half For Working Overtime?
A: Delaware has no law that determines whether, in a particular circumstance, premium pay is required for overtime hours worked. The federal Fair Labor Standards Act … More -
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Can My Employer Fire Me Without Reason Or Notice?
A: Delaware is an employmentatwill state, which means that, absent an employment contract (or collective bargaining agreement), which provides otherwise, an … More -
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How Do I Know Whether An Employer Has Illegally Discriminated Against Me?
A: You may have been discriminated against if you were treated differently from other employees because of your race, color, age (4070), sex, religion, national … More -
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What Constitutes Sexual Harassment?
A: Sexual harassment can be any unwelcome sexual advance, request for sexual favor, or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature. If the harassment is by a … More -
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What Should I Do If I Feel I Have Been Discriminated Against?
A: If you believe you have been discriminated against, contact the Delaware Department of Labor's Office of Labor Law Enforcement. Keep records of incidents and names of … More -
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Are There Restrictions On The Hours A Minor Can Be Employed?
A: Minors 1415 years of age are not permitted to work as follows: Before 7:00 a.m. or after 7:00 p.m. except from June 1st through Labor Day when the evening … More