Ask HR: Do labor laws apply to hiring your own kids?
Dear HR, I would like to hire my 14-year-old daughter to work in my retail store. Is it legal to pay her less than minimum wage? HR Answer: Yes and No. Yes, you may employ your child—but you must pay minimum wage. Under Oregon Law, parents who employ their own children must still comply with similar rules for other employers such as: Obtaining appropriate BOLI Employment Certificates Complying with the maximum hours and working […]