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I know this seems more like a "law" question, but it seems they took that down. So I'll lean more on the "I want to be more successful in a work environment" side. Here's the scenario: I am sixteen years old, and I got emancipated a few months back. In case you didn't know, emancipated is the process of removing guardianship from your parents/legal guardians, to yourself. I have to support myself, finish school, and live on, just like all of you do. However, I have been looking EVERYWHERE for a job, and at the same time, labor laws (In NC). I need to know- Do child labor laws still apply to me, even though I have to fully support myself? I love working, it's good for me. I'm still in school, which is also good for me. However, I have bills, and my education isn't paying those, so I need to know whether or not I can work more than the child labor laws say I can. If you can find information on this, that'd be great. If you already know about this, even better. Thanks guys!

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Do child labor laws still apply to me, even though I have to fully support myself? I would suggest asking a lawyer that question. – elssar Feb 8 at 7:02
Hi Adra, this is a question on law, so is off topic here. You need to speak to a lawyer on this. You should be able to get advice on this for free. – Rory Alsop♦ Feb 8 at 8:30
Things like this vary by country, even state.. Internet can't help you much. Even if it's applicable, you can still work illegally. It's better than starving to death, and it's usually your employer that gets blamed. But you didn't hear that from me :) – Muz Feb 8 at 9:11

closed as off topic by Rory Alsop♦ Feb 8 at 8:28

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