Working as a minor without a permit ?

Question

17, working with power equipment no work permit from this company. Is this illegal? I’m in MA?

Answer 1

The company CAN'T issue a work permit. If you need one, it is issued by the government, often through the local public school.

Having a work permit DOES NOT change what work you can legally perform, only if you can legally work AT ALL.

Answer 2

It is illegal for you to work without a work permit, yes.

Answer 3

Since when do companies hand out work permits?

Answer 4

It depends on the power equipment.  Depending on the specific equipment, some cannot be legally operated until reaching age 16, and some cannot be operated until reaching age 18.  Here's a list:

https://www.mass.gov/service-details/prohibited-jo...

Answer 5

Heavy equipment likely falls under hazardous jobs, which is not authorized at all for anyone under the age of 18; otherwise a work permit is required and hours would still be restricted. 

Answer 6

Companies don't issue work permits.  Counties/Cities issue work permits.  So, yes, you don't need a work permit issued by your employer.

Answer 7

minors can't be bound by contracts