Maximum hours. Minors ages 16-17
may only work a daily maximum of 8
hours, and a weekly maximum of 48
hours. When school is in session, the
limit is 4 hours per day.
Time of day restrictions. 16 and 17
year olds may be scheduled to work
only between the hours of 5:00 a.m.
and 10:00 p.m. on any day preceding
a school day. On days not preceding
a school day (i.e., Saturday,
Christmas vacation or summer
vacation) the minor may work until
12:30 a.m. However, keep in mind
that if the minor is in summer school,
the minor may only work until 10:00
p.m. on days preceding school days that are longer than 240 minutes.
The time of day during which a minor
may work is relaxed for those
between the ages of 16 and 18 who
are enrolled in school sponsored work
experience education programs
approved by the State Department of
Education or conducted by private
schools, subject to numerous
requirements. Check with the school
to see the particular restrictions.
Special Rules When Employing 14 and 15 year-olds
Maximum hours. Minors ages 14
and 15 may not work more than 3
hours on any given school day and no
more than 8 hours on a non-school
day. They may not work more than
18 hours in any one week when
school is in session and not more
than 40 hours per week when school
Time of day restrictions. These
minors may be scheduled to work only
between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and
7:00 p.m. during the school year.
However, between June 1 and Labor
Day, the hours during which these
minors may work are extended from
7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
With so many restrictions on the
employment of minors, it's advisable
to bone up on these requirements
before engaging the minor.
Your contact at the Firm is ready to be of assistance as needed in responding to your questions about student interns and the employment of minors.
For more information, call us today at (818) 508-3700,
or visit us on the web, at www.brgslaw.com.
Sincerely,Richard S. RosenbergPartnerBRG&S, LLP