Legal analysis: In principle, when a single employee is hired, the minimum age of the employee should be 16 years old. However, if it is a literary, sports and special craft unit, it can recruit minors under the age of 16 in accordance with the relevant provisions of the state and under the condition of ensuring the rights of employees to receive compulsory education.

Legal basis: Article 15 of the Labor Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) stipulates that employers are prohibited from recruiting minors under the age of 16. When recruiting minors under the age of 16, literary, artistic, sports and special arts and crafts units must abide by the relevant provisions of the state and guarantee their right to receive compulsory education.