Work Resources

Government

US Department of Labor, Youth Rules!: This is a federal government website that explains what kind of work children and teens are allowed to do starting at what age.

Maryland Department of Labor: This is a state government website that explains the rules governing the employment of minors, including working hour limits and age and permit requirements.

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission: This is the youth sections of the website for the federal agency that helps to protect you against discrimination.

National Labor Relations Board: This is a federal government website for the agency that regulates labor union activity and guards against unfair labor practices by employers or unions.

Office of Special Counsel for Immigration Related Unfair Employment Practices: This is a federal government website for the agency that is responsible for protecting U.S. citizens and legal immigrants from employment discrimination based upon citizenship or immigration status and national origin.

Organizations that Provide Free Legal Help

Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service: MVLS provides free or reduced fee representation to low-income individuals and non-profits who have civil legal problems throughout Maryland.

Legal Aid Bureau, Inc.: The Legal Aid Bureau offers a wide range of civil legal services to financially qualified low-income Marylanders from their locations around the state.

Maryland Disability Law Center: The Maryland Disability Law Center (MDLC) is a private, non-profit organization staffed by attorneys and paralegals that works to ensure that people with disabilities are accorded the full rights and entitlements afforded to them by state and federal law.