How old can a student take a summer job?

Legal analysis: It is stipulated by law that the summer job is over 16 years old. Summer laborers are protected by labor law: the labor law prohibits employers from using child labor, but does not restrict the use of summer laborers. Therefore, after reaching the age of 16, you can be recruited by your company during the summer vacation. The definition of summer job is that students aged 16 take some paid jobs during the summer vacation.

Legal basis: People's Republic of China (PRC) Law on the Protection of Minors.

Article 61 Unless otherwise stipulated by the state, no organization or individual may recruit minors under the age of 16.

Places that are not suitable for minors' activities, such as commercial entertainment places, bars, and internet service places, may not recruit minors who have reached the age of 16.

Employers and individuals who recruit minors who have reached the age of 16 shall implement the provisions of the state on types of work, working hours, labor intensity and protective measures, and shall not arrange them to engage in overweight, toxic and harmful labor or dangerous operations that endanger the physical and mental health of minors.

No organization or individual may organize minors to engage in activities that endanger their physical and mental health. With the consent of the parents or other guardians of minors, if minors participate in performances, program production and other activities, the organizers of the activities shall protect the legitimate rights and interests of minors in accordance with relevant state regulations.

Article 62 When recruiting staff, the unit in close contact with minors shall ask the public security organ and the people's procuratorate whether the applicant has criminal records such as sexual assault, abuse, trafficking and violence. Those who are found to have the above-mentioned behavior records shall not be employed.

Units in close contact with minors shall regularly check whether the staff members have the above-mentioned illegal and criminal records every year. If it is found through inquiry or other means that its staff members have the above acts, they shall be dismissed in time.