Almost all employees under the age of 18 are covered by California’s child labor protections. Under the California Labor Code, “minor” means any person under the age of 18 years who is required to attend school under the provisions of the California Education Code, and includes all minors under the age of six. With limited exceptions, all minors must have a work permit.

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