In addition to permissible hours, there are detailed restrictions on the type of work that is and is not permissible. In addition to permissible hours, there are detailed restrictions on the type of work that is and is not permissible. (Photo: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock)

If you didn't hear, Rita's Italian Ice located in Hialeah, Florida, was recently fined over $15,000 by the Department of Labor for allowing 14- and 15-year-olds to work outside of "legally permitted hours." What are the legally permitted hours for minors to work, you ask? Great question. The rules are detailed and specific; some are federal and some are state. I will summarize them here.

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