I run a photography business and am looking to hire a assitant to help out on shoots.

I received a inquiry from a young lady that is very interested but she may only be 16 and I was wondering what the labor laws on the following three items are:

1) Some of the weddings I shoot are a bit far to drive, shoot and drive back in one day so I would stay overnight and drive back the following day. Would this be alright for a minor to do?

2) Some of the weddings/clients I shoot are located in Washington, are there any prohibitions from transporting a minor to another state to work?

3) Some of the clients want to do lingerie/nudes for their portfolio or husbands/wifes. This is the main part I am concerned with for a minor.

As for her age, she is not sure if she is 16 or 18. She is a refugee from another country and could be 18. When she arrived to the US they created a birth certificate for her but by that date she is 16.

I would very much like to give her a chance to apply for and get the position but am a bit concerned/wary.

If anyone could help I would appreciate it.

James

Child labor is governed, in part, by state law. As a 16 year old, she has more flexibility. What state are you in?

Child labor is governed, in part, by state law. As a 16 year old, she has more flexibility. What state are you in?

umm. Don't want to be rude (wink) the title of the question had Oregon in it :)

James

I'm sorry. I missed it. (I can't see the titles when I'm doing the response.) In any case, you can get more information at: http://www.boli.state.or.us/wage/wh218.pdf

Basically, as a 16 year old, she cannot work more than 44 hours per week. There are no restrictions on the hours of the day (or evening). 16 year olds are not permitted to drive on public roads as a part of their job.

I would be cautious on the other issues. Though there are any prohibitions from a child labor standpoint, there are potential problems as far as the criminal code is concerned.

Perhaps someone else (such as Karen?) can answer your question on these other issues. (I specialize in employment/labor issues only.)

Basically, as a 16 year old, she cannot work more than 44 hours per week. There are no restrictions on the hours of the day (or evening). 16 year olds are not permitted to drive on public roads as a part of their job.

I would be cautious on the other issues. Though there are any prohibitions from a child labor standpoint, there are potential problems as far as the criminal code is concerned.

Perhaps someone else (such as Karen?) can answer your question on these other issues. (I specialize in employment/labor issues only.)[/QUOTE]


I am aware of the number of hours per week and that she cannot drive as part of the job. The hours come to no where near the limit and I would be driving us to and from the locations.

That's why I posted here in hopes someone could inform me on the issues of trasnporting a minor over a state line for working and if they were ok to stay overnight out of town once in awhile if the job required it.

The being present at nude shoots as a employee is another issue that I was concerned about.

If she is able to travel legally for a job I could always handle the other shoots alone, weddings are when I need the most help and those are the ones where a over night trip could be required.