At the back of your throat, two masses of tissue called tonsils act as filters, trapping germs that could otherwise enter your airways and cause infection. They also produce antibodies to fight infection. But sometimes the tonsils themselves become infected.
Minors age 14 or older, employed in recreational or educational activities by a park district or municipal parks and recreation department may work up to 3 hours per school day twice a week until 9 p.m., while school is in session, if the number of hours worked does not exceed 24 a week.
Under Kentucky law, minors between the ages of 14 and 17 may work limited hours. The law sets slightly different guidelines over summer and during the school year, and in some cases requires written permission from parents or legal guardians, as well as school principals.