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Minors under 16 years old must obtain a work permit before beginning a job. This includes home-schoolers. They must get a new permit every time they begin a new job until they reach 16 years old, even if they work for their parents.
In order to apply for a work permit, the minor must be:
  • enrolled in school;
  • not habitually truant or under suspension; and
  • passing a majority of courses during the current grading period.
Employers must have a stamped, approved work permit on file before allowing any minor under 16 years old to work.

Please visit the Maine Department of Labor website for more information regarding employment of minors. 
https://www.maine.gov/labor/labor_laws/publications/minorsguide.html