The following places of employment are not allowed for 14 & 15 year-olds:

• Restaurant/food service
• Recreational establishments
• Manufacturing industries
• Mechanical/service industries
• Mercantile/solicitation (see below)*
• Theatrical industry
• Barber shops
• Any other business types not listed on the Permitted Occupation list.

*15-year old may be employed or permitted to work in any mercantile establishment as a bagger, cashier, or stock clerk (see P.A. 08-108)

There are some exceptions for school-to-career, cooperative work experience, and city/town summer work-recreation programs. Inquiries about these programs should be directed to school/town officials.