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The laws enforced by EEOC are not the only laws that apply to youth. You may have additional rights under other federal, state, or local laws. For example, other federal laws protect you from discrimination and harassment at school and require your employer to pay you a minimum hourly wage. Some state and local discrimination laws may offer you broader protection than the laws enforced by EEOC, especially if you work for an employer with fewer than 15 employees or believe the unfair treatment is because of your age (because federal law only protects people who are 40 or older from age discrimination at work), or some other reason not covered by federal law.

You can find information about state and local agencies in your area by calling the EEOC at 1-800-669-4000 or by going to the EEOC's Field Office List and Jurisdiction Map and selecting the office closest to you.

The following websites may also be helpful if you want to learn more about your rights:

Human Trafficking
The EEOC’s human trafficking resource page explains how labor-related human trafficking also may violate EEOC-enforced laws, provides examples of EEOC enforcement efforts to obtain relief under anti-discrimination laws for victims of human trafficking, and provides links and other resources to government efforts to combat human trafficking.
Youth Rules!
U.S. Department of Labor's website for youth workers. Provides information about what hours you can work, what jobs you can do, and how to prevent workplace injuries.
Teen Workers
Occupational Safety and Health Administration's website about youth worker safety and health information
Youth Employment
U.S. Department of Labor's website for information about youth training and employment services.
Job Accommodation Network
U.S. Department of Labor's website for information about a free service that helps identify workplace changes that can assist people with disabilities.
Department of Labor
U.S. Department of Labor's main website. Provides information about minimum wage and overtime requirements, company-provided health plans and benefits, unemployment insurance, and the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Office of Civil Rights
U.S. Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights webpage. Provides information about your civil rights and how to file a complaint if you believe you have been discriminated against or harassed at school because of your race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age.
Department of Education
U.S. Department of Education's main website. Provides information for students about drug-free and safe schools, college planning, and volunteer and study abroad opportunities.
Social Security Administration
U.S. Social Security Administration's main website. Provides information about how to obtain a social security number and what type of benefits may be available to young workers when they retire.
FirstGov
FirstGov.gov is the U.S. government's official web portal to all federal, state and local government web resources and services.
NIOSH Youth Page
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's youth webpage. Provides information about young worker safety and health.
Youth.gov
Youth.gov is the U.S. government website that helps you create, maintain, and strengthen effective youth programs.
Office of Disability Employment Policy - Youth Guideposts for Success
The Guideposts can be used by state policy makers in developing a more coordinated transition system focusing on successful outcomes for all youth. They can also help administrators and policy makers at the local level in making decisions regarding funding, in setting and establishing local priorities, and in evaluating local efforts.
U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy, Soft Skills to Pay the Bills: Mastering Soft Skills for Workplace Success
U.S Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy training material addressing workforce readiness skills for youth, including youth with disabilities. Includes activities focused on communication, enthusiasm and attitude, teamwork, networking, problem solving and critical thinking, and professionalism.
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