i was just wondering, how old do i have to be in order to get a job. just so you know, i live in New Jersey, America. please help, im desperate

At 12 years of age they may do some jobs:

Newspaper delivery over residential routes. (May start at 11 years of age)
Farming in all its branches.
Gardening.
Nursery work.
Raising of livestock, bees, fur-bearing animals or poultry.
Forestry.
Theatrical productions. (No minimum age limit.)

At 14 years of age they may do many jobs:

Clerical and office jobs in industrial wholesale, retail, service, and professional establishments.
Hotel jobs.
Sales persons.
Solicitors.
Collectors
Distributors.
Demonstrators.
Delivery jobs other than with a motor vehicle.
Newspaper and magazine delivery over non-residential routes.
Restaurant jobs.
Soda fountain jobs.
Mercantile store jobs.
Supermarket and food store jobs.
Amusement industry jobs.
Standard office type machine operators.
Standard domestic type machine operators.
Hospital and health agency jobs.
Library attendants.
Professional assistants.
Counselors at camps, beach attendants, lifeguards, caddies, pinsetters.
Domestic helpers, maids, cooks, cleaners, baby-sitters, janitors.
Singers, models, entertainers, dancers, and theatrical work.
Plus all jobs listed for 12 year olds and many more.

At 16 years of age they may do most jobs:

Factory machine operators.*
Power lawn mower operators.
Power tool operators.*
Tractor operators.
Machinery operators.*
Mechanic jobs.
Plus all jobs listed for 12 and 14 year olds and most other jobs.
* except those specifically prohibited

At 18 years of age they may do all jobs.

www.state.nj.us

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