District of Columbia Rules on Employing Minors

In the District of Columbia, work or vacation permits are required for any minor between 14 and 18 working in any establishment and must be kept on file. Certificates are issued by the Board of Education.

Vacation permits may be issued for minors between 14 and 16, permitting their employment during summer vacations and during the school year when school is not in session. Vacation permits are to be a different color than work permits issued for work during the school year and must state the period of time for which its use is valid.

Exception. Minors under 18 may be employed without a work or vacation permit outside of school hours in irregular or casual work usual to the home of the employer, provided that the employment not be connected to any the business, trade, profession or occupation of the employer.