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New York hazardous orders for minors
Federal FLSA defines 17 Hazardous Occupations Orders (HO-1 to HO-17) that prohibit minors under 18 from working in specific dangerous jobs. Every state — including New York — incorporates the full federal list by reference. On top of that floor, New York layers 2 additions enforced under NY Labor Law Article 4 (§§ 130-145-a).
Quick facts
- Federal HOs
- 17 (HO-1 to HO-17)
- New York additions
- 2
- Min age for HO work
- 18 (HO-2 / HO-7: 17 with carve-outs)
- Enforced by
- Local school district (Employment Certificate / 'working papers')
- State statute
- NY Labor Law Article 4 (§§ 130-145-a)
- Last verified
Federal hazardous orders that apply in New York
All 17 federal HOs apply in New York by operation of the FLSA (29 CFR Part 570 Subpart E) and the § 218(a) “more protective” clause. New York's own code re-lists 3 of them by name — the remainder are still binding through federal incorporation.
Re-listed in New York code
- 29 CFR Part 570All federal hazardous orders HO-1 through HO-17
- HO-11Operating power-driven bakery machines
- HO-16Roofing operations and work on or about a roof
See the full federal HO-1 to HO-17 list with plain-English summaries →
New York additions on top of the federal floor
These prohibitions are unique to New York or go further than the federal floor. They're enforced under NY Labor Law Article 4 (§§ 130-145-a) by Local school district (Employment Certificate / 'working papers').
- Construction work for minors under 18NY Labor Law §133
- Door-to-door sales after dark for minors under 18NY Labor Law §137
Where to verify New York's hazardous-orders enforcement
When the FLSA federal floor and New York state rules conflict, the stricter standard applies (FLSA § 218(a)). If you're an employer unsure whether a specific task is allowed, or a parent / minor who suspects a violation, contact the state labor agency directly through the links below.