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Question: How long can 16 - year olds work on school days?

Answer: 16- and 17-year olds may be employed for unlimited hours if they are working in a job considered non-hazardous. There are no federal laws restricting the number of hours of work per day or per week for 16 and 17 year olds.

 

However kids age 14 and 15 may only work outside school hours in certain jobs under the following conditions:

no more than 3 hours on a school day,
18 hours in a school week,
8 hours on a nonschool day, or
40 hours in a nonschool week.

In addition, they may not begin work before 7 a.m. nor work after 7 p.m., except from June 1 through Labor Day, when evening hours are extended until 9 p.m.

For more on Child Labor Laws, visit the United States Department of Labor Web Site. And read the special section on Child Labor Laws.
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On 06/17/02
Shania from IL said:
I see your point. Fellas she is right. If you are 16 you need to start looking for a job. If you want to stop asking your parents for chump change, get a job so that you can stomp w/ the big dogs. Put some cash in your pockets.Pick up a paper, so you can make that paper.
On 11/16/01
karlene palmer from Othe said:
hey guys i just wanted 2 tell ya that the age 2 get a job sucks and it should be changed.I DO NOT ATTEND HIGHSCHOOL i am still trying my best to get a good job; my grades at school were bad so guys try hard at school and do well.i wish all the year 8,9,10,11,12 the best. cya love karlene xxxxoooo
On 09/25/01
jennifer shilko from WA said:
if you are 16 look if job now you nead one now
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