Minimum working age · Newfoundland and Labrador
Minimum working age in Newfoundland and Labrador.
The youngest age a person can work in Newfoundland and Labrador and what changes at each age. Enter an age to see the rule that applies.
Newfoundland and Labrador: a "child" is a person under 16; no child under 14 may be employed except in prescribed work, and every child needs written parent or guardian consent.
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Newfoundland and Labrador: minimum working age rules in detail
| Point | What the source says |
|---|---|
| Child | A person under 16 (s. 45) |
| Under 14 | Only prescribed work in prescribed undertakings (s. 46(c)) |
| Hours | 8 a day; 3 on a school day; no 10 pm to 7 am; 12-hour rest (s. 46(b)) |
| Consent | Written consent of parent or guardian, with the child’s age (s. 48) |
Notes on this rule
Act text as published on the House of Assembly site.
How to use this page
Enter an age to see the rule for that age. The bands run from the youngest age to adult, so you can step through each one to see what changes: permits, consent, hours of work and prohibited jobs.
Sources, read directly 19 October 2026: Newfoundland and Labrador Labour Standards Act, Part IX.
Frequently asked questions
How old do you have to be to work in Newfoundland and Labrador?
Newfoundland and Labrador: a "child" is a person under 16; no child under 14 may be employed except in prescribed work, and every child needs written parent or guardian consent.
What is the general minimum in Newfoundland and Labrador?
The general position is: 16 (14 to 15 with written parental consent). Younger workers are covered by the permit, consent, hour and job limits listed above.
Does a family business have different rules?
The source read for Newfoundland and Labrador does not set out a separate family-business rule on the page used here, so none is stated. Ask the employment standards office before relying on a family exception.
Is this legal advice?
No. Youth-employment rules also depend on school-attendance law, occupational health and safety rules and the specific job. This page summarises the employment standards rules the sources state; check the source or the employment standards office before hiring or starting work under the minimum age.
Where does this Newfoundland and Labrador information come from?
Every figure on this page was read on 19 October 2026 from: Newfoundland and Labrador Labour Standards Act, Part IX. The links are listed under the rules table above. If a source changes, this page is regenerated from one data file and the verified date is updated.
Reference only — not legal advice
This page states the statutory minimum working age rules from the published employment-standards legislation or the government’s own guide, read on 19 October 2026. It is not legal advice, does not model a collective agreement or an individual contract, and rules change. For a binding answer, contact the employment standards office named in the source or a lawyer.