Each year, California teens enter the workforce through summer jobs or part-time employment. However, many teens are unaware of their employment rights and the possible hazards that they can encounter in the workplace. The California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) and the California Commission on Health and Safety and Workers' Compensation (CHSWC) recognize these dangers and are dedicated to ensuring that ALL teens have a healthy and positive work experience. DIR and CHSWC are committed to providing necessary education and resources about health and safety requirements including employment rights so teens can be safe in the workplace. It is critical that new entrants into the labor force learn good and safe habits early on so that they can use safety practices throughout their career in order to minimize potential wage loss and lost work time, and avoid potential permanent physical impairment and the upset of altered career expectations. Safety Is the Best Policy! Spread the word!

Visit: http://www.dir.ca.gov/youngworker/youngworkersmain.html for more information