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The minimum wage for 16- and 17-year-old workers is the same as for adults — $8.55 in 2009. Minors under 16 may be paid 85 percent of the state minimum wage ($7.27).
Yes, but only if all three of the following requirements are met:
For example, this exemption could include teen workers living in the local community who harvest berries during the season, but do not normally work in agriculture at any other time.
Teen workers (under 18) are entitled to a meal break of at least 30 minutes if they work more than 5 hours in a day. They also are entitled to at least a 10-minute paid rest break for each 4 hours worked.
For more information see the L&I publication:
Young
Workers in Agriculture (565 KB PDF / 1.5 min)
For more detail, see Washington Administrative Code:
Agriculture
Employment Rules (WAC 296-131).
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