This document presents Pennsylvania guidelines for interpreting child labor legislation. In Section I employment certification of minors under the child labor law, the school laws of Pennsylvania, and the federal law are discussed. In Section II the issuing officers responsible for issuing employment certificates are identified, procedures for certificate issuance and the duties of the issuing officer are described. Section III gives regulations concerning occupations declared hazardous for minors. Section IV lists employment certification procedures for general employment, temporary general, and vacation employment. Subsections discuss application procedures, papers to be approved and filed, special performance permits, hours of employment, regulations and prohibited occupations for minors in Pennsylvania. Section V provides guides and regulations for issuing officers. Addresses of U.S. Department of Labor area offices and Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry district offices are attached. (Author/RH)