Small Business Guide to Hiring Minors

Minimum wage: $7.25 per hour

Number of hours minors can work: Minors under the age of 14 are generally not allowed to work, though there are exceptions for some occupations. According to Alabama child labor laws, minors between the ages of 14 to 15 are allowed to work the following number of hours:

• When school is in session, they may not work more than 3 hours on any school day, 8 hours on any non-school day, or 18 hours per week.
• When school is not in session, they may not work more than 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week.
• They may not work more than 6 days per week.

Required breaks: Workers between the ages of 14 to 15 are required to take a documented 30-minute break whenever they work for 5 or more consecutive hours.

Restrictions: Minors between the ages of 14 to 15 may not work during school hours, before 7:00 a.m., or after 7:00 p.m. (there is an exception for the months when school is not in session — during this period, they may work until 9:00 p.m.).

Minors between the ages of 16 to 17 may not work before 5:00 a.m. or after 10:00 p.m. on any day preceding a school day. 

It's worth noting that minors are prohibited from working in certain hazardous occupations.

Alabama Department of Labor Contact Information:

• Website
• Phone: 334-242-8990

Minimum wage: $10.85 per hour

Number of hours minors can work: Minors under the age of 14 are generally not allowed to work, though there are exceptions for some occupations. According to Alaska child labor laws, minors between the ages of 14 to 15 are allowed to work the following number of hours:

• When school is in session, the combined hours spent on work and school may not exceed 9 hours on any day, and they may not work more than 23 hours per week.
• When school is not in session, they may not work more than 40 hours per week.

All minors are not allowed to work more than 6 days per week.

While every employer in Alaska is subject to these state regulations, employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (i.e., employers whose annual sales total $500,000 or more or who are engaged in interstate commerce) are subject to stricter regulations. Specifically, this federal law limits minors between the ages of 14 to 15 to working no more than 3 hours per school day, 8 hours per non-school day, 18 hours per week when school is in session, or 40 hours per week when school is not in session. 

Required breaks: Employers in Alaska are required to provide minors with a 30-minute break whenever they work for 5 or more consecutive hours.

Restrictions: According to Alaska state law, workers between the ages of 14 to 15 may not work before 5:00 a.m. or after 9:00 p.m. 

Also, according to the Fair Labor Standards Act, minors between the ages of 14 to 15 may not work during school hours, before 7:00 a.m., or after 7:00 p.m. (there is an exception for the summer break period of June 1 through Labor Day, when they may work until 9:00 p.m.).

It's worth noting that minors are prohibited from working in certain hazardous occupations.

Alaska Department of Labor Contact Information:

• Website
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 907-465-2700

Minimum wage: $13.85 per hour

Number of hours minors can work: Minors under the age of 14 are generally not allowed to work, though there are exceptions for some occupations. According to Arizona child labor laws, minors under the age of 16 are allowed to work the following number of hours:

• When school is in session, they may not work more than 3 hours on a school day, 8 hours on a non-school day, or 18 hours per week. 
• When school is not in session, they may not work more than 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week.

Required breaks: Employers in Arizona are not required to provide workers with any breaks.

Restrictions: According to Arizona state law, minors under the age of 16 may not work before 6:00 a.m. or after 9:30 p.m. when there is school the next day (when there is no school the next day, they may work until 11:00 p.m.).

While all employers in Arizona are subject to these state regulations, employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (i.e., employers whose annual sales total $500,000 or more or who are engaged in interstate commerce) are subject to stricter regulations. Specifically, this federal law prohibits minors between the ages of 14 to 15 from working during school hours, before 7:00 a.m., or after 7:00 p.m. (there is an exception for the summer break period of June 1 through Labor Day, when they may work until 9:00 p.m.).

Also, it's worth noting that minors are prohibited from working in certain hazardous occupations.

Arizona Department of Labor Contact Information:

• Website
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 602-542-4661

Minimum wage: $11 per hour

Number of hours minors can work: Minors under the age of 14 are generally not allowed to work, though there are exceptions for some occupations. According to Arkansas child labor laws, minors under the age of 16 may not work more than 8 hours per day or 48 hours per week. They are also not allowed to work more than 6 days per week. Minors who are 16 years old may not work for more than 10 consecutive hours or more than 10 hours in a 24-hour period.

While all employers in Arkansas are subject to these state regulations, employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (i.e., employers whose annual sales total $500,000 or more or who are engaged in interstate commerce) are subject to stricter regulations. Specifically, this federal law limits minors between the ages of 14 to 15 to working no more than 3 hours per school day, 8 hours per non-school day, 18 hours per week when school is in session, or 40 hours per week when school is not in session.

Required breaks: Arkansas does not require employers to provide breaks to minors.

Restrictions: According to Arkansas state law, minors under the age of 16 may not work before 6:00 a.m. or after 7:00 p.m. when there is school the next day (when there is no school the next day, they may work until 9:00 p.m.). 

Also, according to the Fair Labor Standards Act, minors between the ages of 14 to 15 may not work during school hours, before 7:00 a.m., or after 7:00 p.m. (there is an exception for the summer break period of June 1 through Labor Day, when they may work until 9:00 p.m.).

Additionally, it's worth noting that minors are prohibited from working in certain hazardous occupations.

Arkansas Department of Labor Contact Information:

• Website
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 501-682-4500

Minimum wage: $15.50 per hour

Number of hours minors can work:California’s child labor laws are particularly complex compared to other states. 

Minors under the age of 12 are not allowed to work except in the entertainment industry on permits issued by the Labor Commissioner.

Minors between the ages of 12 to 13 are only allowed to work on holidays and weekends, and they may not work more than 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week.

Minors between the ages of 14 to 15 are allowed to work the following number of hours:

• When school is in session, they may not work more than 3 hours on any school day, 8 hours on any non-school day, or 18 hours per week.
• When school is not in session, they may not work more than 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week.

Minors between the ages of 16 to 17 are allowed to work the following number of hours:

• When school is in session, they may not work more than 4 hours on any school day, 8 hours on any non-school day, or 48 hours per week.
• When school is not in session, they may not work more than 8 hours per day or 48 hours per week. 

Required breaks: Employers in California must provide workers of all ages with a 30-minute meal break whenever they work for 5 or more consecutive hours. Workers are also entitled to a 10-minute rest period for each four-hour shift.

Restrictions: Minors between the ages of 12 to 15 may not work during school hours, before 7:00 a.m., or after 7:00 p.m. (there is an exception for the period of June 1 through Labor Day, when they may work until 9:00 p.m.). Minors between the ages of 16 to 17 may not work before 5:00 a.m. or after 10:00 p.m. on days preceding a school day (they may work until 12:30 a.m. on any night preceding a non-school day).

It's worth noting that minors are prohibited from working in certain hazardous occupations.

California Department of Labor Contact Information:

• Website
• Phone: 1-844-522-6734

Minimum wage: $13.65 per hour

Number of hours minors can work: Minors under the age of 14 are generally not allowed to work, though there are exceptions for some occupations. According to Colorado child labor laws, minors may not work more than 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week. After school hours, minors under the age of 16 may not work more than 6 hours if the next day is a school day. 

While all employers in Colorado are subject to these state regulations, employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (i.e., employers whose annual sales total $500,000 or more or who are engaged in interstate commerce) are subject to stricter regulations. Specifically, this federal law limits minors between the ages of 14 to 15 to working no more than 3 hours per school day, 8 hours per non-school day, 18 hours per week when school is in session, or 40 hours per week when school is not in session.

Required breaks: Workers of all ages in Colorado are entitled to a 30-minute meal break for every five-hour shift and a 10-minute rest period for every four-hour shift. 

Restrictions: According to Colorado state law, minors under the age of 16 are not allowed to work before 5:00 a.m. or after 9:30 p.m. if the next day is a school day (babysitters, actors, models, and performers are exempt from this rule). 

Also, according to the Fair Labor Standards Act, minors between the ages of 14 to 15 may not work during school hours, before 7:00 a.m., or after 7:00 p.m. (there is an exception for the summer break period of June 1 through Labor Day, when they may work until 9:00 p.m.).

It's worth noting that minors are prohibited from working in certain hazardous occupations.

Colorado Department of Labor Contact Information:

• Website
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 303-318-8441

Minimum wage: $14 per hour

Number of hours minors can work: According to Connecticut child labor laws, minors enrolled in school are allowed to work up to 6 hours per day (8 hours on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) and 32 hours per week on school weeks as well as 8 hours per day and 48 hours per week on non-school weeks. They may not work more than 6 days per week during non-school weeks.

As for minors who are not enrolled in school, they can work 8 hours per day and 48 hours per week in the retail/mercantile industry (if they work in the restaurant, manufacturing, mechanical, recreation, amusement, or theater industries, they can work up to 9 hours per day). They also may not work more than 6 days a week. 

While all employers in Connecticut are subject to these state regulations, employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (i.e., employers whose annual sales total $500,000 or more or who are engaged in interstate commerce) are subject to stricter regulations. Specifically, this federal law limits minors between the ages of 14 to 15 to working no more than 3 hours per school day, 8 hours per non-school day, 18 hours per week when school is in session, or 40 hours per week when school is not in session.

Required breaks: Employers are required to provide a 30-minute meal break for every 7.5-hour shift. 

Restrictions: According to Connecticut state law, minors who are enrolled in school may not work before 6:00 a.m. The rule for how late they can work ranges from 10:00 p.m. to midnight, depending on the industry and whether the next day is a school day. 

Also, according to the Fair Labor Standards Act, minors between the ages of 14 to 15 may not work during school hours, before 7:00 a.m., or after 7:00 p.m. (there is an exception for the summer break period of June 1 through Labor Day, when they may work until 9:00 p.m.).

It's worth noting that minors are prohibited from working in certain hazardous occupations.

Connecticut Department of Labor Contact Information:

• Website
• Phone: 860-263-6000

Minimum wage: $11.75 per hour

Number of hours minors can work: Minors under the age of 14 are generally not allowed to work, though there are exceptions for some occupations. According to Delaware child labor laws, minors between the ages of 14 to 15 are allowed to work the following number of hours:

• When school is in session, they may not work more than 4 hours on school days (those who work for employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act, i.e., employers whose annual sales total $500,000 or more or who are engaged in interstate commerce, may not work more than 3 hours per school day), 8 hours per day on non-school days, or 18 hours per week. 
• When school is not in session, they may not work more than 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week.
• They may not work more than 6 days per week.

Minors between the ages of 16 to 17 are allowed to work the following number of hours: 

• They may not spend more than 12 hours combined in work and school on any day, and they must have at least 8 consecutive hours of non-work, non-school time in each 24-hour period.

Required breaks: Employers are required to provide minors with a 30-minute break for every 5 consecutive hours of work.

Restrictions: Workers between the ages of 14 to 15 may not work during school hours, before 7:00 a.m., or after 7:00 p.m. (there is an exception for the period of June 1 through Labor Day, when they can work until 9:00 p.m.). 

It's worth noting that minors are prohibited from working at all in certain hazardous occupations.

Delaware Department of Labor Contact Information:

• Website
• Phone: 302-761-8176

Minimum wage: $11 per hour

Number of hours minors can work: Minors under the age of 14 are generally not allowed to work, though there are exceptions for some occupations. According to Florida child labor laws, minors who are between the ages of 14 to 15 are allowed to work the following number of hours:

• When school is in session, they may not work more than 3 hours on any day preceding a school day or 15 hours per week.
• When school is not in session, they may not work more than 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week.

Minors who are between the ages of 16 to 17 may work the following number of hours:

• When school is in session, they may not work more than 8 hours on any day preceding a school day or 30 hours per week.

Required breaks: Employers are required to provide minors with a 30-minute break for every 4 consecutive hours of work.

Restrictions: Minors between the ages of 14 to 15 may not work during school hours, before 7:00 a.m., or after 7:00 p.m. (there is an exception for the summer break period of June 1 through Labor Day, when they may work until 9:00 p.m.).

Minors between the ages of 16 to 17 may not work before 6:30 a.m. or after 11:00 p.m. It's worth noting that minors are prohibited from working at all in certain hazardous occupations as well.

Florida Department of Labor Contact Information:

• Website
• Phone: 850-245-7105

Minimum wage: $7.25 per hour for employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (i.e., employers whose annual sales total $500,000 or more or who are engaged in interstate commerce). The rate for other employers with 6 or more employees is $5.15 per hour.

Number of hours minors can work: Minors under the age of 14 are generally not allowed to work, though there are exceptions for some occupations. According to Georgia child labor laws, minors between the ages of 14 to 15 are allowed to work the following number of hours:

• When school is in session, they may not work more than 3 hours on a school day, 8 hours on a non-school day, or 18 hours per week.
• When school is not in session, they may not work more than 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week.

Required breaks: Employers in Georgia are not required to provide workers with any breaks.

Restrictions: Workers between the ages of 14 to 15 may not work during school hours, before 7:00 a.m., or after 7:00 p.m. (there is an exception for the period of June 1 through Labor Day, when they may work until 9:00 p.m.). It's worth noting that minors are prohibited from working at all in certain hazardous occupations as well.

Georgia Department of Labor Contact Information:

• Website
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 404-232-3000

Minimum wage: $12 per hour

Number of hours minors can work: Minors under the age of 14 are generally not allowed to work, though there are exceptions for some occupations. According to Hawaii child labor laws, minors between the ages of 14 to 15 are allowed to work the following number of hours:

• When school is in session, they may not work more than 3 hours on any school day, 8 hours on any non-school day, or 18 hours per week. 
• When school is not in session, they may not work more than 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week.
• They may not work more than 6 days per week.

Required breaks: Employers are required to provide minors between the ages of 14 to 15 with a 30-minute break whenever they work for 5 or more consecutive hours.

Restrictions: On school days and days before school days, minors between the ages of 14 to 15 may not work during school hours, before 7:00 a.m., or after 7:00 p.m. On non-school days that are not before school days, they may not work before 6:00 a.m. or after 9:00 p.m.

While all employers in Hawaii are subject to these state regulations, employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (i.e., employers whose annual sales total $500,000 or more or who are engaged in interstate commerce) are subject to stricter regulations. Specifically, this federal law prohibits minors between the ages of 14 to 15 from working during school hours, before 7:00 a.m., or after 7:00 p.m. (there is an exception for the summer break period of June 1 through Labor Day, when they may work until 9:00 p.m.).

It's worth noting that minors are prohibited from working at all in certain hazardous occupations as well.

Hawaii Department of Labor Contact Information:

• Website
• Phone: 808-586-8844

Minimum wage: $7.25 per hour

Number of hours minors can work: Minors under the age of 14 are generally not allowed to work, though there are exceptions for some occupations. According to Idaho child labor laws, minors under the age of 16 may not work more than 9 hours per day or 54 hours per week.

While all employers in Idaho are subject to these state regulations, employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (i.e., employers whose annual sales total $500,000 or more or who are engaged in interstate commerce) are subject to stricter regulations. Specifically, this federal law limits minors between the ages of 14 to 15 to working no more than 3 hours per school day, 8 hours per non-school day, 18 hours per week when school is in session, or 40 hours per week when school is not in session.

Required breaks: Employers in Idaho are not required to provide workers with any breaks. 

Restrictions: According to state law, minors under the age of 16 are not allowed to work before 6:00 a.m. or after 9:00 p.m. 

Also, according to the Fair Labor Standards Act, minors between the ages of 14 to 15 may not work during school hours, before 7:00 a.m., or after 7:00 p.m. (there is an exception for the summer break period of June 1 through Labor Day, when they may work until 9:00 p.m.).

It's worth noting that minors are prohibited from working at all in certain hazardous occupations as well.

Idaho Department of Labor Contact Information:

• Website
• Phone: 208-332-3570

Minimum wage: $13 per hour

Number of hours minors can work: Minors under the age of 14 are generally not allowed to work, though there are exceptions for some occupations. According to Illinois child labor laws, minors under the age of 16 are allowed to work the following number of hours:

• When school is in session, they may not work more than 3 hours per day (the combined hours of work and school may not exceed 8 hours per day) or 24 hours per week.
• When school is not in session, they may not work more than 8 hours per day, 48 hours per week, or 6 days per week.

While all employers in Idaho are subject to these state regulations, employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (i.e., employers whose annual sales total $500,000 or more or who are engaged in interstate commerce) are subject to stricter regulations. Specifically, this federal law limits minors between the ages of 14 to 15 to working no more than 3 hours per school day, 8 hours per non-school day, 18 hours per week when school is in session, or 40 hours per week when school is not in session.

Required breaks: Employers in Illinois are required to provide minors under the age of 16 with a 30-minute meal break whenever they work for 5 or more consecutive hours.

Restrictions: Minors under the age of 16 may not work during school hours, before 7:00 a.m., or after 7:00 p.m. (there is an exception for the period of June 1 through Labor Day, when they can work until 9:00 p.m.). It's worth noting that minors are prohibited from working at all in certain hazardous occupations as well.

Illinois Department of Labor Contact Information:

• Website
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 312-793-2800

Minimum wage: $7.25 per hour

Number of hours minors can work: Minors under the age of 14 are generally not allowed to work, though there are exceptions for some occupations. According to Indiana child labor laws, minors between the ages of 14 to 15 may work the following number of hours:

• When school is in session, they may not work more than 3 hours on a school day, 8 hours on a non-school day, or 18 hours per week.
• When school is not in session, they may not work more than 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week.

By default, minors between the ages of 16 to 17 may work up to 8 hours per day, 30 hours per week, and 6 days per week (these hours can be extended with written permission from the child’s parent).

Required breaks: Employers in Indiana must provide minors with a total of 30 minutes of breaks (this time may be all in one break or broken into two breaks) whenever they work more than 6 consecutive hours.

Restrictions: Minors between the ages of 14 to 15 may not work during school hours, before 7:00 a.m., or after 7:00 p.m. (there is an exception for the period of June 1 through Labor Day, when they may work until 9:00 p.m.). Minors who are between the ages of 16 to 17 may not start work between 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m., and they may work until 10:00 p.m. on nights that are followed by a school day (these hours can also be extended with written permission from the child’s parent).

It's worth noting that minors are prohibited from working at all in certain hazardous occupations as well.

Indiana Department of Labor Contact Information:

• Website
• Phone: 317-232-2655

Minimum wage: $7.25 per hour

Number of hours minors can work: Minors under the age of 14 are generally not allowed to work, though there are exceptions for some occupations. According to Iowa child labor laws, minors under 16 years old are allowed to work the following number of hours: 

• When school is in session, they may not work more than 4 hours per day (outside school hours) or 28 hours per week.
• When school is not in session, they may not work more than 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week.

While all employers in Iowa are subject to these state regulations, employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (i.e., employers whose annual sales total $500,000 or more or who are engaged in interstate commerce) are subject to stricter regulations. Specifically, this federal law limits minors between the ages of 14 to 15 to working no more than 3 hours per school day, 8 hours per non-school day, 18 hours per week when school is in session, or 40 hours per week when school is not in session.

Required breaks: Employers are required to provide minors with a 30-minute break whenever they work for 5 or more consecutive hours.

Restrictions: Minors under the age of 16 are not allowed to work during school hours, before 7:00 a.m., or after 7:00 p.m. (there is an exception for the period of June 1 through Labor Day, when they can work until 9:00 p.m.). It's worth noting that minors are prohibited from working at all in certain hazardous occupations as well.

Iowa Department of Labor Contact Information:

• Website
• Phone: 515-242-5870

Minimum wage: $7.25 per hour

Number of hours minors can work: Minors under the age of 14 are generally not allowed to work, though there are exceptions for some occupations. 

According to Kansas child labor laws, the following limits apply to minors under the age of 16 who work for employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (i.e., employers whose annual sales total $500,000 or more or who are engaged in interstate commerce):

• When school is in session, they may not work more than 3 hours on any school day, 8 hours on any non-school day, or 18 hours per week.
• When school is not in session, they may not work more than 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week.

Minors under the age of 16 who work for employers not covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act are allowed to work 8 hours per day and 40 hours per week year-round.

Required breaks: Employers in Kansas are not required to provide workers with any breaks.

Restrictions: If their employer is covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act, minors under the age of 16 may not work during school hours, before 7:00 a.m., or after 7:00 p.m. (there is an exception for the period of June 1 through Labor Day, when they can work until 9:00 p.m.). If their employer is not covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act, they may not work before 7:00 a.m. or after 10:00 p.m. when school is in session.

It's worth noting that minors are prohibited from working at all in certain hazardous occupations as well.

Kansas Department of Labor Contact Information:

• Website
• Phone: 785-296-5000

Minimum wage: $7.25 per hour

Number of hours minors can work: Minors under the age of 14 are generally not allowed to work, though there are exceptions for some occupations. According to Kentucky child labor laws, workers between the ages of 14 to 15 are allowed to work the following number of hours:

• When school is in session, they may not work more than 3 hours on any school day, 8 hours on any non-school day, or 18 hours per week.
• When school is not in session, they may not work more than 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week.

By default, minors between the ages of 16 to 17 may not work more than 6 hours on any school day, 8 hours on any non-school day, or 30 hours per week (there are no such limits when school is not in session). With parental permission, these hours can be extended up to 6.5 hours on any school day and 40 hours per week when school is in session.

Required breaks: Employers in Kentucky are required to provide minors with a 30-minute lunch break whenever they work for 5 or more consecutive hours. 

Restrictions: Minors between the ages of 14 to 15 may not work during school hours, before 7:00 a.m., or after 7:00 p.m. (there is an exception for the period of June 1 through Labor Day, when they can work until 9:00 p.m.). 

By default, minors between the ages of 16 to 17 may not work before 6:00 a.m., after 10:30 p.m. on nights preceding a school day (this can be extended to 11:00 p.m. with parental permission), or after 1:00 a.m. on nights preceding a non-school day.

It's worth noting that minors are prohibited from working at all in certain hazardous occupations as well.

Kentucky Department of Labor Contact Information:

• Website
• Phone: 502-564-3534

Minimum wage: $7.25 per hour

Number of hours minors can work: Minors under the age of 14 are generally not allowed to work, though there are exceptions for some occupations. 

According to Louisiana child labor laws, minors under the age of 16 may not work more than 3 hours on any school day or 18 hours per week when school is in session. They also may not work more than 40 hours per week at any time of the year.

Required breaks: Employers in Louisiana must provide minors with a 30-minute break whenever they work for 5 or more consecutive hours.

Restrictions: Minors who are under the age of 16 may not work during school hours, before 7:00 a.m., or after 7:00 p.m. (there is an exception for the period of June 1 through Labor Day, when they can work until 9:00 p.m.). Also, minors who are 16 years old may not work between the hours of 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. prior to the start of any school day, and minors who are 17 years old may not work between the hours of 12:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. prior to the start of any school day.

It's worth noting that minors are prohibited from working at all in certain hazardous occupations as well.

Louisiana Department of Labor Contact Information:

• Website
• Phone: 225-342-3111

Minimum wage: $13.80 per hour

Number of hours minors can work: Minors under the age of 14 are generally not allowed to work, though there are exceptions for some occupations. According to Maine child labor laws, minors under the age of 16 are allowed to work the following number of hours:

• When school is in session, they may not work more than 3 hours on any school day, 8 hours on any non-school day, or 18 hours per week.
• When school is not in session, they may not work more than 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week.

Though there are some exceptions depending on the occupation and whether the student is enrolled in an alternative education plan, most minors between the ages of 16 to 17 are allowed to work the following number of hours:

• They may not work more than 6 hours on a standard school day, 8 hours on the last school day of the week, 10 hours on any day when school is not in session, or 24 hours on any week with 3 or more school days. Also, they may not work more than 50 hours on any week with less than three school days or on the first or last week of the school year.
• They may not work more than 6 days per week.

Required breaks: Employers in Maine must provide their employees with a 30-minute break whenever they work 6 or more consecutive hours.

Restrictions: Minors under the age of 16 may not work during school hours, before 7:00 a.m., or after 7:00 p.m. (there is an exception for the summer break period of June 1 through Labor Day, when they can work until 9:00 p.m.). 

As for minors between the ages of 16 to 17, they may not work before 7:00 a.m. on school days, before 5:00 a.m. on non-school days, after 10:15 p.m. on nights prior to school days, or after 12:00 a.m. on nights prior to non-school days (also, minors who are 16 years old may not work during school hours). 

It's worth noting that minors are prohibited from working at all in certain hazardous occupations as well.

Maine Department of Labor Contact Information:

• Website
• Phone: 207-623-7900

Minimum wage: $13.25 per hour

Number of hours minors can work: Minors under the age of 14 are generally not allowed to work, though there are exceptions for some occupations. According to Maryland child labor laws, minors between the ages of 14 to 15 are allowed to work the following number of hours:

• When school is in session, they may not work for more than 3 hours per day or 18 hours per week.
• When school is not in session, they may not work for more than 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week.

Minors between the ages of 16 to 17 may not spend more than 12 hours combined at school and work on any day, and they must have 8 consecutive hours of non-school, non-work time in each 24-hour period.

Required breaks: All minors must be provided with a 30-minute break whenever they work for 5 or more consecutive hours.

Restrictions: Minors between the ages of 14 to 15 are not allowed to work during school hours, before 7:00 a.m., or after 7:00 p.m. (there is an exception for the period of June 1 to Labor Day, when they may work until 9:00 p.m.). It's worth noting that minors are prohibited from working at all in certain hazardous occupations as well.

Maryland Department of Labor Contact Information:

• Website
• Phone: 410-230-6020

Minimum wage: $15 per hour

Number of hours minors can work: Minors under the age of 14 are generally not allowed to work, though there are exceptions for some occupations. According to Massachusetts child labor laws, minors between the ages of 14 to 15 are allowed to work the following number of hours:

• When school is in session, they may not work more than 3 hours on any school day, 8 hours on any non-school day, 18 hours per week, or 6 days per week.
• When school is not in session, they may not work more than 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week, or 6 days per week. 

Minors between the ages of 16 to 17 may not work more than 9 hours per day, 48 hours per week, or 6 days per week.

Required breaks: Employers in Massachusetts are required to provide workers with a 30-minute meal break whenever they work more than 6 consecutive hours.

Restrictions: Minors between the ages of 14 to 15 may not work during school hours, before 7:00 a.m., or after 7:00 p.m. (there is an exception for the period of June 1 through Labor Day, when they may work until 9:00 p.m.). 

Minors between the ages of 16 to 17 may not work before 6:00 a.m. or after 10:00 p.m. on nights preceding a school day (if the establishment stops serving customers at 10:00 p.m., they may work until 10:15 p.m.), or after 11:30 p.m. on nights that do not precede a school day (if they work in a restaurant or racetrack, they may work until 12:00 a.m. on nights that do not precede a school day).

It's worth noting that minors are prohibited from working at all in certain hazardous occupations as well.

Massachusetts Department of Labor Contact Information:

• Website
• Phone: 617-626-7100

Minimum wage: $10.10 per hour

Number of hours minors can work: Minors under the age of 14 are generally not allowed to work, though there are exceptions for some occupations. According to Michigan child labor laws, minors between the ages of 14 and 15 may not spend more than a combined 48 hours per week in work and school. Minors between the ages of 16 to 17 may not work more than 24 hours per week when school is in session or 48 hours per week when school is not in session. Minors of all ages may not work more than 6 days per week, 10 hours per day, or an average of 8 hours per day in any week.

While all employers in Michigan are subject to these state regulations, employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (i.e., employers whose annual sales total $500,000 or more or who are engaged in interstate commerce) are subject to stricter regulations. Specifically, this federal law limits minors between the ages of 14 to 15 to working no more than 3 hours per school day, 8 hours per non-school day, 18 hours per week when school is in session, or 40 hours per week when school is not in session.

Required breaks: Employers in Michigan are required to provide minors with a 30-minute break whenever they work for 5 or more consecutive hours.

Restrictions: According to Michigan state law, minors between the ages of 14 to 15 may not work during school hours, before 7:00 a.m., or after 9:00 p.m. When school is in session, minors between the ages of 16 to 17 may not work before 6:00 a.m., after 10:30 p.m. on Sunday through Thursday, or after 11:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday (when school is not in session, they may work until 11:30 p.m. on every day of the week). 

Also, according to the Fair Labor Standards Act, minors between the ages of 14 to 15 may not work before 7:00 a.m. or after 7:00 p.m. (there is an exception for the summer break period of June 1 through Labor Day, when they may work until 9:00 p.m.).

It's worth noting that minors are prohibited from working at all in certain hazardous occupations as well.

Michigan Department of Labor Contact Information:

• Website
• Phone: 517-373-1820

Minimum wage: The minimum wage in Minnesota is $10.59 per hour for large employers (annual gross revenues of $500,000 or more) and $8.63 per hour for other employers.

Number of hours minors can work: Minors under the age of 14 are generally not allowed to work, though there are exceptions for some occupations. According to Minnesota child labor laws, minors between the ages of 14 to 15 may not work more than 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week.

While all employers in Minnesota are subject to these state regulations, employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (i.e., employers whose annual sales total $500,000 or more or who are engaged in interstate commerce) are subject to stricter regulations. Specifically, this federal law limits minors between the ages of 14 to 15 to working no more than 3 hours per school day, 8 hours per non-school day, 18 hours per week when school is in session, or 40 hours per week when school is not in session.

Required breaks: Employers in Minnesota are required to provide workers with a meal break whenever they work 8 or more consecutive hours.

Restrictions: According to Minnesota state law, minors between the ages of 14 to 15 may not work during school hours, before 7:00 a.m., or after 9:00 p.m. Minors between the ages of 16 to 17 may not work before 5:00 a.m. on school days or after 11:00 p.m. on nights before school.

Also, according to the Fair Labor Standards Act, minors between the ages of 14 to 15 may not work before 7:00 a.m. or after 7:00 p.m. (there is an exception for the summer break period of June 1 through Labor Day, when they may work until 9:00 p.m.).

It's worth noting that minors are prohibited from working at all in certain hazardous occupations as well.

Minnesota Department of Labor Contact Information:

• Website
• Phone: 651-284-5005

Minimum wage: $7.25 per hour

Number of hours minors can work: Minors under the age of 14 are generally not allowed to work, though there are exceptions for some occupations. According to Mississippi child labor laws, all minors are prohibited from working during school hours or more than 18 hours per week when school is in session. Also, minors between the ages of 14 to 15 may not work more than 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week when school is not in session.

While all employers in Mississippi are subject to these state regulations, employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (i.e., employers whose annual sales total $500,000 or more or who are engaged in interstate commerce) are subject to stricter regulations. Specifically, this federal law limits minors between the ages of 14 to 15 to working no more than 3 hours per school day, 8 hours per non-school day, 18 hours per week when school is in session, or 40 hours per week when school is not in session.

Required breaks: Employers in Mississippi are not required to provide workers with any breaks.

Restrictions: Minors between the ages of 14 to 15 may not work during school hours, before 7:00 a.m., or after 7:00 p.m. It's worth noting that minors are prohibited from working at all in certain hazardous occupations as well.

Mississippi Department of Labor Contact Information:

• Website
• Phone: 601-321-6000

Minimum wage: $12 per hour

Number of hours minors can work: Minors under the age of 14 are generally not allowed to work, though there are exceptions for some occupations. According to Missouri child labor laws, minors may not work more than 3 hours on any school day, 8 hours on any non-school day, 40 hours per week, or 6 days per week.

While all employers in Missouri are subject to these state regulations, employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (i.e., employers whose annual sales total $500,000 or more or who are engaged in interstate commerce) are subject to stricter regulations. Specifically, this federal law limits minors between the ages of 14 to 15 to working no more than 18 hours per week when school is in session.

Required breaks: Employers in Missouri are not required to provide workers with any breaks.

Restrictions: Minors between the ages of 14 and 15 may not work during school hours, before 7:00 a.m., or after 7:00 p.m. (there is an exception for the summer break period of June 1 through Labor Day, when they can work until 9:00 p.m.). Also, if they are employed in a regional fair that the Fair Labor Standards Act does not cover, they may work until 10:30 p.m. during summer break. It's worth noting that minors are prohibited from working at all in certain hazardous occupations as well.

Missouri Department of Labor Contact Information:

• Website
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 573-751-4091

Minimum wage: $9.95 per hour

Number of hours minors can work: Minors under the age of 14 are generally not allowed to work, though there are exceptions for some occupations. According to Montana child labor laws, minors between the ages of 14 to 15 may work the following number of hours:

• When school is in session, they may not work more than 3 hours on any school day, 8 hours on any non-school day, or 18 hours per week.
• When school is not in session, they may not work more than 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week.

Required breaks: Employers in Montana are not required to provide workers with any breaks.

Restrictions: Minors between the ages of 14 to 15 may not work during school hours, before 7:00 a.m., or after 7:00 p.m. (there is an exception for the summer break period of June 1 through Labor Day, when they may work until 9:00 p.m.). It's worth noting that minors are prohibited from working at all in certain hazardous occupations as well.

Montana Department of Labor Contact Information:

• Website
• Phone: 406-444-2840

Minimum wage: $10.50 per hour

Number of hours minors can work: Minors under the age of 14 are generally not allowed to work, though there are exceptions for some occupations. According to Nebraska child labor laws, minors between the ages of 14 to 15 may not work more than 8 hours per day or 48 hours per week.

While all employers in Nebraska are subject to these state regulations, employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (i.e., employers whose annual sales total $500,000 or more or who are engaged in interstate commerce) are subject to stricter regulations. Specifically, this federal law limits minors between the ages of 14 to 15 to working no more than 3 hours per school day, 8 hours per non-school day, 18 hours per week when school is in session, or 40 hours per week when school is not in session.

Required breaks: Employers in Nebraska are not required to provide minors with any breaks.

Restrictions: According to Nebraska state law, minors between the ages of 14 to 15 may not work before 6:00 a.m. or after 10:00 p.m. 

Also, according to the Fair Labor Standards Act, minors between the ages of 14 to 15 may not work during school hours, before 7:00 a.m., or after 7:00 p.m. (there is an exception for the summer break period of June 1 through Labor Day, when they may work until 9:00 p.m.).

It's worth noting that minors are prohibited from working at all in certain hazardous occupations as well.

Nebraska Department of Labor Contact Information:

• Website
• Phone: 402-471-2275

Minimum wage: $9.50 per hour

Number of hours minors can work: Minors under the age of 14 are generally not allowed to work, though there are exceptions for some occupations. According to Nevada child labor laws, minors under the age of 16 may not work more than 8 hours per day or 48 hours per week unless they perform in a motion picture or work on a farm.

While all employers in Nevada are subject to these state regulations, employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (i.e., employers whose annual sales total $500,000 or more or who are engaged in interstate commerce) are subject to stricter regulations. Specifically, this federal law limits minors between the ages of 14 to 15 to working no more than 3 hours per school day, 8 hours per non-school day, 18 hours per week when school is in session, or 40 hours per week when school is not in session.

Required breaks: Employers in Nevada must provide workers with a 30-minute meal period whenever they work for 8 or more consecutive hours.

Restrictions: If they work for employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act, minors between the ages of 14 to 15 may not work during school hours, before 7:00 a.m., or after 7:00 p.m. (there is an exception for the summer break period of June 1 through Labor Day, when they may work until 9:00 p.m.).

It's worth noting that minors are prohibited from working at all in certain hazardous occupations as well.

Nevada Department of Labor Contact Information:

• Website
• Phone: 702-486-2650

Minimum wage: $7.25 per hour

Number of hours minors can work: Minors under the age of 14 are generally not allowed to work, though there are exceptions for some occupations. According to New Hampshire child labor laws, minors between the ages of 14 to 15 are allowed to work the following number of hours:

• When school is in session, they may not work more than 3 hours on any school day, 8 hours on any non-school day, or 23 hours per week.
• When school is not in session, they may not work more than 8 hours per day or 48 hours per week.

While all employers in New Hampshire are subject to these state regulations, employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (i.e., employers whose annual sales total $500,000 or more or who are engaged in interstate commerce) are subject to stricter regulations. Specifically, this federal law limits minors between the ages of 14 to 15 to working no more than 3 hours per school day, 8 hours per non-school day, 18 hours per week when school is in session, or 40 hours per week when school is not in session.

Minors between the ages of 16 to 17 may not work more than 10.5 hours per day (the number of hours they can work per week ranges from 30 to 48, depending on their school schedule). They also may not work for more than 6 consecutive days.

Required breaks: Employers in New Hampshire are required to provide workers with a 30-minute meal break whenever they work for 5 or more consecutive hours, unless it is feasible for them to eat during their work hours.

Restrictions: According to New Hampshire state law, minors between the ages of 14 to 15 may not work before 7:00 a.m. or after 9:00 p.m. Minors between the ages of 16 to 17 may not work 2 nights between 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. and an 8-hour shift on any day during that same week. 

Also, according to the Fair Labor Standards Act, minors between the ages of 14 to 15 may not work during school hours, before 7:00 a.m., or after 7:00 p.m. (there is an exception for the summer break period of June 1 through Labor Day, when they may work until 9:00 p.m.).

It's worth noting that minors are prohibited from working at all in certain hazardous occupations as well.

New Hampshire Department of Labor Contact Information:

• Website
• Phone: 603-271-3176

Minimum wage: $14.13 per hour

Number of hours minors can work: Minors under the age of 14 are generally not allowed to work, though there are exceptions for some occupations. According to New Jersey child labor laws, most minors between the ages of 14 to 15 are allowed to work the following number of hours:

• When school is in session, they may not work more than 3 hours per day or 18 hours per week.
• When school is not in session, they may not work more than 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week, or 6 days per week.

At all times of the year, minors who are 16 years old may not work more than 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week, or 6 days per week.

Required breaks: Employers must provide minors with a 30-minute meal period whenever they work 5 or more consecutive hours.

Restrictions: Minors between the ages of 14 to 15 may not work during school hours, before 7:00 a.m., or after 7:00 p.m. (there is an exception for the summer break period of June 1 through Labor Day, when they may work until 9:00 p.m.). When school is in session, minors between the ages of 16 to 17 may not work before 6:00 a.m. or after 11:00 p.m. on days preceding a school day. It's worth noting that minors are prohibited from working at all in certain hazardous occupations as well.

New Jersey Department of Labor Contact Information:

• Website
• Phone: 609-292-1704

Minimum wage: $12 per hour

Number of hours minors can work: Minors under the age of 14 are generally not allowed to work, though there are exceptions for some occupations. According to New Mexico child labor laws, minors between the ages of 14 to 15 are allowed to work the following number of hours:

• When school is in session, they may not work more than 3 hours on any school day, 8 hours on any non-school day, or 18 hours per week.
• When school is not in session, they may not work more than 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week.

Required breaks: Employers in New Mexico are not required to provide workers with any breaks.

Restrictions: Minors between the ages of 14 to 15 may not work during school hours, before 7:00 a.m., or after 7:00 p.m. (there is an exception for the summer break period of June 1 through Labor Day, when they may work until 9:00 p.m.). It's worth noting that minors are prohibited from working at all in certain hazardous occupations as well.

New Mexico Department of Labor Contact Information:

• Website
• Phone: 505-841-8405

Minimum wage: $14.20 per hour

Number of hours minors can work: Minors under the age of 14 are generally not allowed to work, though there are exceptions for some occupations. According to New York child labor laws, minors between the ages of 14 to 15 are allowed to work the following number of hours:

• When school is in session, they may not work more than 3 hours on any school day, 8 hours on any non-school day, or 18 hours per week.
• When school is not in session, they may not work more than 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week.
• They may not work more than 6 days per week.

Minors between the ages of 16 to 17 are allowed to work the following number of hours:

• When school is in session, they may not work more than 4 hours on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday; 8 hours on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday; or 28 hours per week.
• When school is not in session, they may not work more than 8 hours per day or 48 hours per week.
• They may not work more than 6 days per week.

Required breaks: Employers in New York are required to provide workers with a meal break whenever they work for 6 or more hours.

Restrictions: Minors between the ages of 14 to 15 may not work during school hours, before 7:00 a.m., or after 7:00 p.m. (there is an exception for the summer break period of June 1 through Labor Day, when they may work until 9:00 p.m.). Minors between the ages of 16 to 17 may not work before 6:00 a.m. or after 10:00 p.m. when school is in session (they can work until 12:00 a.m. when school is not in session). It's worth noting that minors are prohibited from working at all in certain hazardous occupations as well.

New York Department of Labor Contact Information:

• Website
• Phone: 518-457-9000

Minimum wage: $7.25 per hour

Number of hours minors can work: Minors under the age of 14 are generally not allowed to work, though there are exceptions for some occupations. According to North Carolina child labor laws, minors between the ages of 14 to 15 are allowed to work the following number of hours:

• When school is in session, they may not work more than 3 hours on any school day, 8 hours on any non-school day, or 18 hours per week.
• When school is not in session, they may not work more than 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week.

Required breaks: Employers in North Carolina must provide minors between the ages of 14 to 15 with a 30-minute break whenever they work for 5 or more consecutive hours.

Restrictions: Minors between the ages of 14 to 15 may not work during school hours, before 7:00 a.m., or after 7:00 p.m. (there is an exception for the summer break period of June 1 through Labor Day, when they may work until 9:00 p.m.). Minors between the ages of 16 to 17 may not work before 5:00 a.m. or after 11:00 p.m. on days preceding a school day. It's worth noting that minors are prohibited from working at all in certain hazardous occupations as well.

North Carolina Department of Labor Contact Information:

• Website
• Phone: 800-625-2267

Minimum wage: $7.25 per hour

Number of hours minors can work: Minors under the age of 14 are generally not allowed to work, though there are exceptions for some occupations. According to North Dakota child labor laws, minors between the ages of 14 to 15 are allowed to work the following number of hours:

• When school is in session, they may not work more than 3 hours on any school day, 8 hours on any non-school day, or 18 hours per week.
• When school is not in session, they may not work more than 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week.

Required breaks: When two or more employees are on duty, employers are required to provide a 30-minute meal period for employees whenever they work for 5 or more consecutive hours.

Restrictions: Minors between the ages of 14 to 15 may not work during school hours, before 7:00 a.m., or after 7:00 p.m. (there is an exception for the summer break period of June 1 through Labor Day, when they may work until 9:00 p.m.). It's worth noting that minors are prohibited from working at all in certain hazardous occupations as well.

North Dakota Department of Labor Contact Information:

• Website
• Phone: 701-328-2660

Minimum wage: The minimum wage in Ohio is $10.10 per hour for employers with annual gross receipts of $372,000 or more and $7.25 per hour for other employers.

Number of hours minors can work: Minors under the age of 14 are generally not allowed to work, though there are exceptions for some occupations. According to Ohio child labor laws, minors between the ages of 14 to 15 are allowed to work the following number of hours:

• When school is in session, they may not work more than 3 hours on any school day, 8 hours on any non-school day, or 18 hours per week.
• When school is not in session, they may not work more than 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week.

Required breaks: Employers must provide minors with a 30-minute rest period whenever they work 5 or more consecutive hours.

Restrictions: Minors between the ages of 14 to 15 may not work during school hours, before 7:00 a.m., or after 7:00 p.m. (there is an exception for the summer break period of June 1 through Labor Day, when they may work until 9:00 p.m.). Minors between the ages of 16 to 17 may not work before 6:00 a.m. (as long as they were not working after 8:00 p.m. the previous night), before 7:00 a.m. on school days, or after 11:00 p.m. on days preceding a school day. It's worth noting that minors are prohibited from working at all in certain hazardous occupations as well.

Ohio Department of Labor Contact Information:

• Website
• Phone: 614-728-1949

Minimum wage: The minimum wage in Oklahoma is $7.25 per hour for employers that are covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (i.e., employers engaged in interstate commerce), have ten or more full-time employees at one location or have over $100,000 in annual gross sales. The rate is $2 per hour for all other employers.

Number of hours minors can work: Minors under the age of 14 are generally not allowed to work, though there are exceptions for some occupations. According to Oklahoma child labor laws, minors between the ages of 14 to 15 are allowed to work the following number of hours:

• When school is in session, they may not work more than 3 hours on any school day, 8 hours on any non-school day, or 18 hours per week.
• When school is not in session, they may not work more than 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week.

Required breaks: Minors between the ages of 14 to 15 must be provided with a one-hour rest period for every 8 consecutive hours worked or a 30-minute rest period for every 5 consecutive hours worked.

Restrictions: Minors between the ages of 14 to 15 may not work during school hours, before 7:00 a.m., or after 7:00 p.m. (there is an exception for the summer break period of June 1 through Labor Day, when they may work until 9:00 p.m.). It's worth noting that minors are prohibited from working at all in certain hazardous occupations as well.

Oklahoma Department of Labor Contact Information:

• Website
• Phone: 405-521-6100

Minimum wage: $12.50 per hour

Number of hours minors can work: Minors under the age of 14 are generally not allowed to work, though there are exceptions for some occupations. According to Oregon child labor laws, minors between the ages of 14 to 15 are allowed to work the following number of hours: 

• When school is in session, they may not work more than 3 hours on any school day, 8 hours on any non-school day, or 18 hours per week.
• When school is not in session, they may not work more than 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week.

Also, minors between the ages of 16 to 17 may not work more than 44 hours per week.

Required breaks: Employers are required to provide minors with a paid 15-minute rest break whenever they work for 4 or more consecutive hours and a 30-minute meal break whenever they work 6 or more consecutive hours.

Restrictions: Minors between the ages of 14 to 15 may not work during school hours, before 7:00 a.m., or after 7:00 p.m. (there is an exception for the summer break period of June 1 through Labor Day, when they may work until 9:00 p.m.). It's worth noting that minors are prohibited from working at all in certain hazardous occupations as well.

Oregon Department of Labor Contact Information:

• Website
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 971-245-3844

Minimum wage: $7.25 per hour

Number of hours minors can work: Minors under the age of 14 are generally not allowed to work, though there are exceptions for some occupations. According to Pennsylvania child labor laws, minors between the ages of 14 to 15 are allowed to work the following number of hours:

• When school is in session, they may not work more than 3 hours on any school day, 8 hours on any non-school day, or 18 hours during the school week (if their employer is not covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act, they can work 8 additional hours on Saturdays and Sundays).
• When school is not in session, they may not work more than 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week.
• They may not work more than 6 days per week

Minors between the ages of 16 to 17 are allowed to work the following number of hours:

• When school is in session, they may not work more than 8 hours per day or 28 hours during the school week (they can work 8 additional hours on Saturdays and Sundays).
• When school is not in session, they may not work more than 10 hours per day or 48 hours per week.
• They may not work more than 6 days per week

Required breaks: Employers in Pennsylvania are required to provide minors with a 30-minute meal period whenever they work for 5 or more consecutive hours.

Restrictions: Minors between the ages of 14 to 15 may not work during school hours, before 7:00 a.m., or after 7:00 p.m. (there is an exception for the summer break period of June 1 through Labor Day, when they may work until 9:00 p.m.). Minors between the ages of 16 to 17 may not work before 6:00 a.m. or after 12:00 a.m. (except during the summer break period, when they may work until 1:00 a.m.). 

It's worth noting that minors are prohibited from working at all in certain hazardous occupations as well.

Pennsylvania Department of Labor Contact Information:

• Website
• Phone: 717-787-5279

Minimum wage: $13 per hour

Number of hours minors can work: Minors under the age of 14 are generally not allowed to work, though there are exceptions for some occupations. According to Rhode Island child labor laws, minors between the ages of 14 to 15 may not work more than 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week.

Minors between the ages of 16 to 17 may not work more than 9 hours per day or 48 hours per week. They also may not work without an 8-hour respite between the end of a shift on one day and the start of work on the next day.

While all employers in Rhode Island are subject to these state regulations, employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (i.e., employers whose annual sales total $500,000 or more or who are engaged in interstate commerce) are subject to stricter regulations. Specifically, this federal law limits minors between the ages of 14 to 15 to working no more than 3 hours per school day, 8 hours per non-school day, 18 hours per week when school is in session, or 40 hours per week when school is not in session.

Required breaks: In most cases, employers are required to provide workers with a 20-minute meal break for 6-hour shifts and a 30-minute meal break for 8-hour shifts.

Restrictions: Minors between the ages of 14 to 15 may not work during school hours, before 6:00 a.m. (unless their employer is covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act — in that case, they may not work before 7:00 a.m.) or after 7:00 p.m. (there is an exception for the summer break period of June 1 through Labor Day, when they may work until 9:00 p.m.). 

When school is in session, minors between the ages of 16 to 17 may not work before 6:00 a.m., after 11:30 p.m. on nights before a school day, or after 1:30 a.m. when there is no school the next day. 

It's worth noting that minors are prohibited from working at all in certain hazardous occupations as well.

Rhode Island Department of Labor Contact Information:

• Website
• Phone: 401-462-8550

Minimum wage: $7.25 per hour

Number of hours minors can work: Minors under the age of 14 are generally not allowed to work, though there are exceptions for some occupations. According to South Carolina child labor laws, minors between the ages of 14 to 15 are allowed to work the following number of hours:

• When school is in session, they may not work more than 3 hours per day or 18 hours per week.
• When school is not in session, they may not work more than 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week.

Required breaks: Employers in South Carolina are not required to provide workers with any breaks.

Restrictions: Minors between the ages of 14 to 15 may not work during school hours, before 7:00 a.m., or after 7:00 p.m. (there is an exception for the summer break period of June 1 through Labor Day, when they may work until 9:00 p.m.). It's worth noting that minors are prohibited from working at all in certain hazardous occupations as well.

South Carolina Department of Labor Contact Information:

• Website
• Phone: 803-896-4300

Minimum wage: $10.80 per hour

Number of hours minors can work: Minors under the age of 14 are generally not allowed to work, though there are exceptions for some occupations. According to South Dakota child labor laws, minors under the age of 16 are allowed to work the following number of hours:

• When school is in session, they may not work more than 4 hours per school day, 8 hours per non-school day, or 20 hours per week.
• When school is not in session, they may not work more than 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week.

While all employers in South Dakota are subject to these state regulations, employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (i.e., employers whose annual sales total $500,000 or more or who are engaged in interstate commerce) are subject to stricter regulations. Specifically, this federal law limits minors between the ages of 14 to 15 to working no more than 3 hours per school day, 8 hours per non-school day, 18 hours per week when school is in session, or 40 hours per week when school is not in session.

Required breaks: Employers in South Dakota are not required to provide their workers with any breaks.

Restrictions: According to South Dakota state law, minors between the ages of 14 to 15 may not work later than 10:00 p.m. on any school night. 

Also, according to the Fair Labor Standards Act, minors between the ages of 14 to 15 may not work during school hours, before 7:00 a.m., or after 7:00 p.m. (there is an exception for the summer break period of June 1 through Labor Day, when they may work until 9:00 p.m.).

It's worth noting that minors are prohibited from working at all in certain hazardous occupations as well.

South Dakota Department of Labor Contact Information:

• Website
• Phone: 605-773-3101

Minimum wage: $7.25 per hour

Number of hours minors can work: Minors under the age of 14 are generally not allowed to work, though there are exceptions for some occupations. According to Tennessee child labor laws, minors between the ages of 14 to 15 are allowed to work the following number of hours:

• When school is in session, they may not work more than 3 hours on any school day, 8 hours on any non-school day, or 18 hours per week.
• When school is not in session, they may not work more than 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week.

Required breaks: Employers must provide minors with a 30-minute break whenever they work 6 or more consecutive hours.

Restrictions: Minors between the ages of 14 to 15 may not work during school hours, before 7:00 a.m., or after 7:00 p.m. (there is an exception for the summer break period of June 1 through Labor Day, when they may work until 9:00 p.m.). Also, if their employer is not covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act, they may start work at 6:00 a.m. during summer break.

Minors between the ages of 16 to 17 may not work before 6:00 a.m. or after 10:00 p.m. on days preceding a school day. 

It's worth noting that minors are prohibited from working at all in certain hazardous occupations as well.

Tennessee Department of Labor Contact Information:

• Website
• Phone: 844-224-5818

Minimum wage: $7.25 per hour

Number of hours minors can work: Minors under the age of 14 are generally not allowed to work, though there are exceptions for some occupations. According to Texas child labor laws, minors between the ages of 14 to 15 are not allowed to work more than 8 hours per day or 48 hours per week.

While all employers in Texas are subject to these state regulations, employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (i.e., employers whose annual sales total $500,000 or more or who are engaged in interstate commerce) are subject to stricter regulations. Specifically, this federal law limits minors between the ages of 14 to 15 to working no more than 3 hours per school day, 8 hours per non-school day, 18 hours per week when school is in session, or 40 hours per week when school is not in session.

Required breaks: Employers in Texas are not required to provide minors with any breaks.

Restrictions: According to Texas state law, minors between the ages of 14 to 15 may not work before 5:00 a.m., after 10:00 p.m. on nights before a school day, or after 12:00 a.m. on nights that are not before a school day.

Also, according to the Fair Labor Standards Act, minors between the ages of 14 to 15 may not work during school hours, before 7:00 a.m., or after 7:00 p.m. (there is an exception for the summer break period of June 1 through Labor Day, when they may work until 9:00 p.m.).

It's worth noting that minors are prohibited from working at all in certain hazardous occupations as well.

Texas Department of Labor Contact Information:

• Website
• Phone: 800-628-5115

Minimum wage: $7.25 per hour

Number of hours minors can work: Minors under the age of 14 are generally not allowed to work, though there are exceptions for some occupations. According to Utah child labor laws, minors between the ages of 14 to 15 may not work more than 4 hours per school day, 8 hours per non-school day, or 40 hours per week.

While all employers in Utah are subject to these state regulations, employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (i.e., employers whose annual sales total $500,000 or more or who are engaged in interstate commerce) are subject to stricter regulations. Specifically, this federal law limits minors between the ages of 14 to 15 to working no more than 3 hours per school day, 8 hours per non-school day, 18 hours per week when school is in session, or 40 hours per week when school is not in session.

Required breaks: Employers in Utah must provide minors with a 30-minute lunch break within the first 5 hours of their workday and a 10-minute break for every four hours worked (minors may not work more than 3 consecutive hours without taking a 10-minute break).

Restrictions: According to Utah state law, minors between the ages of 14 to 15 may not work before 5:00 a.m. and may not work after 9:30 p.m. if there is school the next day.

Also, according to the Fair Labor Standards Act, minors between the ages of 14 to 15 may not work during school hours, before 7:00 a.m., or after 7:00 p.m. (there is an exception for the summer break period of June 1 through Labor Day, when they may work until 9:00 p.m.).

It's worth noting that minors are prohibited from working at all in certain hazardous occupations as well.

Utah Department of Labor Contact Information:

• Website
• Phone: 801-530-6800

Minimum wage: $13.18 per hour

Number of hours minors can work: Minors under the age of 14 are generally not allowed to work, though there are exceptions for some occupations. According to Vermont child labor laws, minors between the ages of 14 to 15 are allowed to work the following number of hours:

• When school is in session, they may not work more than 3 hours on any school day, 8 hours on any non-school day, or 18 hours per week.
• When school is not in session, they may not work more than 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week.
• They may not work more than 6 days per week.

Minors between the ages of 16 and 17 may not work more than 9 hours per day or 50 hours per week in a manufacturing or mechanical establishment.

Required breaks: Employers in Vermont are required to provide workers with “reasonable opportunities” during work periods to eat and use the bathroom.

Restrictions: Minors between the ages of 14 to 15 may not work during school hours, before 7:00 a.m., or after 7:00 p.m. (there is an exception for the summer break period of June 1 through Labor Day, when they may work until 9:00 p.m.). It's worth noting that minors are prohibited from working at all in certain hazardous occupations as well.

Vermont Department of Labor Contact Information:

• Website
• Phone: 802-828-4000

Minimum wage: $12 per hour

Number of hours minors can work: Minors under the age of 14 are generally not allowed to work, though there are exceptions for some occupations. According to Virginia child labor laws, minors between the ages of 14 to 15 are allowed to work the following number of hours:

• When school is in session, they may not work more than 3 hours on any school day, 8 hours on any non-school day, or 18 hours per week.
• When school is not in session, they may not work more than 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week.

Required breaks: Employers in Virginia are required to provide minors with a 30-minute meal break whenever they work for 5 or more consecutive hours.

Restrictions: Minors between the ages of 14 to 15 may not work during school hours, before 7:00 a.m., or after 7:00 p.m. (there is an exception for the summer break period of June 1 through Labor Day, when they may work until 9:00 p.m.). It's worth noting that minors are prohibited from working at all in certain hazardous occupations as well.

Virginia Department of Labor Contact Information:

• Website
• Phone: 804-371-2327

Minimum wage: $15.74 per hour

Number of hours minors can work: Minors under the age of 14 are generally not allowed to work, though there are exceptions for some occupations. According to Washington child labor laws, minors between the ages of 14 to 15 are allowed to work the following number of hours:

• When school is in session, they may not work more than 3 hours on any school day, 8 hours on any non-school day, or 16 hours per week.
• When school is not in session, they may not work more than 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week.
• They may not work more than 6 days per week.

Minors between the ages of 16 to 17 are allowed to work the following number of hours:

• When school is in session, they may not work more than 4 hours Monday through Thursday, 8 hours Friday through Sunday, or 20 hours per week.
• On school weeks with special variance, they may not work more than 6 hours Monday through Thursday, 8 hours Friday through Sunday, or 28 hours per week.
• When school is not in session, they may not work more than 8 hours per day or 48 hours per week.
• They may not work more than 6 days per week.

Required breaks: Employers in Washington must provide minors under 16 years old with a rest period after 2 hours for every 4 hours of work as well as a meal period if they work more than 4 hours Minors between the ages of 16 to 17 are entitled to 10-minute rest period for every 4 hours of work as well as a 30-minute meal period if they work more than 5 hours.

Restrictions: Minors between the ages of 14 to 15 may not work during school hours, before 7:00 a.m., or after 7:00 p.m. (there is an exception for the summer break period of June 1 through Labor Day, when they may work until 9:00 p.m.). 

When school is in session, minors between the ages of 16 to 17 may not work before 7:00 a.m., after 10:00 p.m. on Monday through Thursday, or after 12:00 a.m. on Friday through Sunday. When school is not in session, they may not work before 5:00 a.m. or after 12:00 a.m.

It's worth noting that minors are prohibited from working at all in certain hazardous occupations as well.

Washington Department of Labor Contact Information:

• Website
• Phone: 360-902-5800

Minimum wage: $8.75 per hour for employers with 6 or more employees at one location. The rate is $7.25 per hour for all other employers.

Number of hours minors can work: Minors under the age of 14 are generally not allowed to work, though there are exceptions for some occupations. According to West Virginia child labor laws, minors between the ages of 14 to 15 are allowed to work the following number of hours:

• When school is in session, they may not work more than 3 hours on any school day, 8 hours on any non-school day, or 18 hours per week.
• When school is not in session, they may not work more than 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week.

Required breaks: Employers in West Virginia are required to provide workers with a 20-minute meal break whenever they work for 6 or more consecutive hours.

Restrictions: Minors between the ages of 14 to 15 may not work during school hours, before 7:00 a.m., or after 7:00 p.m. (there is an exception for the summer break period of June 1 through Labor Day, when they may work until 9:00 p.m.). It's worth noting that minors are prohibited from working at all in certain hazardous occupations as well.

West Virginia Department of Labor Contact Information:

• Website
• Phone: 304-558-7890

Minimum wage: $7.25 per hour

Number of hours minors can work: Minors under the age of 14 are generally not allowed to work, though there are exceptions for some occupations. According to Wisconsin child labor laws, minors between the ages of 14 to 15 are allowed to work the following number of hours:

• When school is in session, they may not work more than 3 hours on any school day, 8 hours on any non-school day, or 18 hours per week.
• When school is not in session, they may not work more than 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week.

Required breaks: Employers in Wisconsin are required to provide minors with a 30-minute meal break whenever they work for 6 or more consecutive hours.

Restrictions: Minors between the ages of 14 to 15 may not work during school hours, before 7:00 a.m., or after 7:00 p.m. (there is an exception for the summer break period of June 1 through Labor Day, when they may work until 9:00 p.m.). Also, minors between the ages of 16 to 17 who are employed after 11:00 p.m. must have 8 hours of rest between the end of one shift and the start of their next shift.

It's worth noting that minors are prohibited from working at all in certain hazardous occupations as well.

Wisconsin Department of Labor Contact Information:

• Website
• Phone: 608-266-3131

Minimum wage: The minimum wage in Wyoming is $5.15 per hour. However, the rate is $7.25 per hour for employers in the state covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (i.e., employers whose annual sales total $500,000 or more or are engaged in interstate commerce).

Number of hours minors can work: Minors under the age of 14 are generally not allowed to work, though there are exceptions for some occupations. According to Wyoming child labor laws, minors between the ages of 14 to 17 are not allowed to work more than 8 hours in any 12 hours.

While all employers in Wyoming are subject to these state regulations, employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (i.e., employers whose annual sales total $500,000 or more or who are engaged in interstate commerce) are subject to stricter regulations. Specifically, this federal law limits minors between the ages of 14 to 15 to working no more than 3 hours per school day, 8 hours per non-school day, 18 hours per week when school is in session, or 40 hours per week when school is not in session.

Required breaks: Employers in Wyoming are not required to provide workers with any breaks.

Restrictions: According to Wyoming state law, minors enrolled in school may not work before 5:00 a.m., after 10:00 p.m. on nights before a school day, or after 12:00 a.m. on nights that are not before a school day.

Also, according to the Fair Labor Standards Act, minors between the ages of 14 to 15 may not work before 7:00 a.m. or after 7:00 p.m. (there is an exception for the summer break period of June 1 through Labor Day, when they may work until 9:00 p.m.).

It's worth noting that minors are prohibited from working at all in certain hazardous occupations as well.

Wyoming Department of Labor Contact Information:

• Website
• Phone: 307-777-8650