EMPLOYMENT OF YOUNG WORKERS

This article answers many of the common questions about restrictions imposed by state and federal wage-hour laws.
In general, the type of work that a minor may perform is related to the youth’s age, the nature of the work and schooling status. State and federal laws vary somewhat. Here is a basic summary:

14 and 15 year olds:

• can work up to 3 hours on a school day, Monday through Friday and 18 hours during a school week.
• can work up to 8 hours a day on a non-school day, or 40 hours in a non-school week...