Working Hours for a Minor

The total number of hours a minor can work and the permitted spread of hours, varies depending on the age of the minor and the time of year in which work will be performed. With specific exceptions, it is a misdemeanor to require any minor to work more than eight hours a day.¹

The Department of Industrial Relation's Child Labor Laws Summary Chart explains child labor law requirements and restrictions categorized by age. Note that wherever state and federal standards overlap or appear to contradict, the more protective standard always applies.

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