What age can you get a work permit in Arkansas?

Answer 1

Yes, you must have a work permit in Arkansas to hold a job at the ages of 14 or 15. You are not required to have a work permit at the ages of 16 or 17.

In addition, the following rules apply for employers hirining a 14/15 year old with a work permit:

"If your business is subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act, a minor 14 and 15 years of age may not be employed:

1) during school hours;

2) before 7.a.m. or after 7 p.m., except June 1 through Labor Day, when the evening hour is extended to 9 p.m.;

3) more than three hours a day on a school day, including Fridays;

4) more than eight hours a day on a non-school day;

5) more than 18 hours a week during a school week;

6) more than 40 hours a week during non-school weeks"

Answer 2

You can get a work permit at 14 or 15 in Arkansas. The employer has to obtain the work permit and the teen cannot do certain jobs and is restricted to certain hours.

Answer 3

You have to be 14 yrs. old, but it's going to be difficult to find a job at that age.