Can a 17-year-old girl work?

17-year-old girls can work, but they must comply with relevant national regulations on the labor protection of minors.

According to my country's labor law, minors who are over 16 years old and under 18 years old are underage workers and are allowed to engage in labor that is consistent with their physical and mental development characteristics. If a 17-year-old girl has completed compulsory education, she can engage in legal work that is not high-risk, non-overtime, or non-night shift. Employers must arrange working hours of no more than 6 hours a day for them, and are prohibited from arranging taboo positions such as underground mines, toxic and hazardous positions, and fourth-level physical labor intensity stipulated by the state, and conduct regular health examinations.

If a 17-year-old girl has not completed nine years of compulsory education, she is not allowed to be employed in any form. School students use work-study activities during winter and summer vacations or after school time, which does not fall into the category of formal employment. The content, duration and intensity of their work must also meet the requirements for the protection of minors. No unit may arrange for underage workers to engage in any type of labor that may affect their physical and mental health development.

Parents or guardians must perform supervisory responsibilities during the employment of their minor children to ensure that the working environment is safe and legal. It is recommended that 17-year-old girls give priority to vocational skills training or continue their studies to lay a solid foundation for future career development. If you really need employment, you should sign a labor contract through formal channels, clarify the rights and interests protection clauses such as wages, work content, etc., and keep relevant evidence for rights protection.