Safety & Oversight
Parent-supervised, age-appropriate work with built-in guardrails that respect youth labor rules.
How Workish protects teens
- Verified accounts. Teens and parents create linked accounts; adult customers verify identity and confirm contact info. Government ID or equivalent verification is required for adults before posting or booking jobs.
- Parental consent & controls. Parents approve profiles, task types, hourly limits, and curfews. Parents see and can join every chat and job.
- Age-appropriate task catalog. The marketplace hides tasks that are not permitted for a teen’s age. Hazardous work categories (power tools beyond household use, roofing, ladders >6–8 ft, electrical, confined spaces, etc.) are blocked.
- Adult background checks. Adults agree to screening and safety attestations before they can hire. Flags suspend booking until resolved.
- In-app messaging with receipts. All messages and calls are conducted in-app, time-stamped, and exportable for parents.
- Location & check-ins. Optional arrival/finish check-ins, share-location to parent, and “Help” button to contact a parent or 911.
- Job safety checklist. Each booking includes safety prompts (appropriate clothing/PPE, weather, pet handling, equipment provided by customer, on-site adult, etc.).
- Payments & tips handled in-app. No cash requirements; transparent receipts. Give-back and savings options are parent-visible in Workish Wallet.
- Privacy by design. Limited profile info; home addresses are masked until a booking is approved. Data is used only to run the service; we don’t sell personal data.
Know what’s allowed (quick guide)
Age 14–15 • Typical limits
Light, non-hazardous tasks only (yard raking, pet care, tutoring, basic cleaning). School-year hour limits and curfews often apply; hazardous occupations are prohibited.
- School days: limited daily hours; no late-night work.
- Non-school days: more hours but still capped.
- No hazardous equipment or elevated/roof work.
Age 16–17 • Fewer hour limits, still no hazardous work
More schedule flexibility, but hazardous tasks remain off-limits. Parents can set their own stricter guardrails in Workish.
Parents & guardians • Your controls
- Approve/deny tasks, set max weekly hours and curfew times.
- Require on-site adult and visible house number for outdoor jobs.
- Lock communication to in-app only; require parent presence for first job.
Adults hiring teens • Standards you agree to
- Comply with youth labor rules and provide a safe environment.
- Supply safe equipment (no hazardous tools), potable water, and weather-appropriate breaks.
- On-site adult required for jobs at a residence; no driving minors.
Note: Rules vary by state and may change. Workish applies conservative defaults and allows parents to be stricter.
Compliance Preview (demo)
This tool gives a quick, conservative check against common guardrails (e.g., VA school-night curfews for younger teens). It is not legal advice.
Report a concern
If anything feels off, cancel and contact us. We take reports seriously and pause accounts while we review.
- In-app report button on every job & chat
- Escalation path to staff and—if needed—local authorities
- Documentation export (messages, check-ins, photos)
Insurance, waivers & equipment
- Customers attest their property and tools are safe and in working order; hazardous tools are not permitted for teen taskers.
- Parents can require PPE (gloves, eye protection) and may approve only “customer-supplied tools.”
- Workish provides standard waivers and checklists with every booking; copies go to the parent inbox.
Privacy & data use
We collect only what’s needed to operate Workish (account info, booking details, and safety signals such as check-ins). We don’t sell personal data. Parents can download or delete their teen’s data from Settings.
Disclaimer: Workish provides informational guardrails and conservative defaults. This page is not legal advice. Employers and families are responsible for following all applicable laws in their jurisdiction.