At What Age Can You Start Working? 2025 U.S. State Comparison of Legal Work Ages for Teens

Check minimum work ages and hour restrictions for teens in all 50 U.S. states as of 2025. Review legal hiring limits for minors under federal and state employment laws in agriculture and other job sectors.

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Table of Contents
Introduction
US Laws Regarding Child Labor
Federal Minimum Age of Employment
State-specific Minimum Working Age
1. Alabama
2. Alaska
3. Arizona
4. Arkansas
5. California
6. Colorado
7. Connecticut
8. Delaware
9. Florida
10. Georgia
11. Hawaii
12. Idaho
13. Illinois
14. Indiana
15. Iowa
16. Kansas
17. Kentucky
18. Louisiana
19. Maine
20. Maryland
21. Massachusetts
22. Michigan
23. Minnesota
24. Mississippi
25. Missouri
26. Montana
27. Nebraska
28. Nevada
29. New Hampshire
30. New Jersey
31. New Mexico
32. New York
33. North Carolina
34. North Dakota
35. Ohio
36. Oklahoma
37. Oregon
38. Pennsylvania
39. Rhode Island
40. South Carolina
41. South Dakota
42. Tennessee
43. Texas
44. Utah
45. Vermont
46. Virginia
47. Washington
48. West Virginia
49. Wisconsin
50. Wyoming

Introduction

You must be aware of your state’s minimum working age requirements and the hours that children are permitted to work if your company employs anyone below the age of 18.

Making an oversight here might have serious consequences for your finances and reputation.

This piece examines the federal and state minimum ages for employment, as well as the number of hours that minors are permitted to work.

Important Takeaways

  • The minimum age to work is fourteen, with exceptions in some of the agricultural and non-agricultural occupations (as per federal law).
  • Different states have different minimum working ages. Except for certain non-agricultural and agricultural vocations, it’s typically 14.
  • Before hiring children, you must learn about your responsibilities as an employer and obtain legal counsel.

US Laws Regarding Child Labor

When examining child labor legislation, keep the following considerations in mind:

  1. Both federal and state legislation have provisions pertaining to child labor, including minimum employment ages. Generally speaking, you have to abide by the law that provides the greatest protection for children if both apply to your company.
  2. School attendance is usually given precedence over work under child labor rules. Numerous laws forbid adolescents from working while in school.
  3. The majority of child labor laws make a distinction between children employed in non-agricultural and agricultural employment, and they have varied regulations about when, what kinds of work, and at what ages they can begin working.
  4. Child labor regulations may address the following topics in addition to the minimum age for employment and hours:
    • Children or employers are required to get child labor certificates, often known as work certificates or work licenses.
    • Minimum wages for children could be different when compared to adults.
    • Records requirements such as verification of age and the number of hours used with minors.
    • Meals and rest periods are required.
    • Jobs, positions, or settings where it is forbidden for juveniles to work in order to safeguard their safety and health.
    • Requirements for posting notices about children’s rights in the workplace.

Federal Minimum Age of Employment

These are the federal law’s standards for minors.

The majority of businesses in America are subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act.

As per the FLSA, the minimum age to work in non-agricultural jobs is typically 14.

This is subject to a few specific exceptions. For instance, children of any age can:

  • Work for businesses that their parents own.
  • Deliver the newspapers.
  • Babysit the children.
  • Act on stage or theatre, movie, television, or radio.
  • Collect evergreens and create wreaths out of them.

Also, the FLSA determines the minimum working ages and standards in agricultural employment that pose no hazards:

  • Children aged 14 & 15 are allowed to work after school.
  • With their parents’ permission, children aged 12 and 13 may work on farms after school hours.
  • With parental permission, children under the age of twelve may work after school, but only on farms where no employee is subject to the minimum wage rules (FLSA..
  • For up to eight weeks, from June 1 to October 15 (with a waiver), 10 & 11-year-olds can work after school to hand-pick short-season crops.
  • If their parents hire them, minors of all ages may work on a farm that is owned or run by the family.

Work Hours

Additionally, non-agricultural workers under the age of sixteen have their working hours governed by the FLSA. These workers are unable to work:

  • While classes are in session.
  • Over three hours on school days and eighteen hours on school weeks.
  • Over eight hours during non-school days and forty hours throughout non-school weeks.
  • Prior to 7 am and after 7 pm

State-specific Minimum Working Age

Key elements of every state’s child labor regulations are compiled in the list below.

Use caution while using this information, as it is merely a summary.

To verify your responsibilities as an employer, you must conduct research. Child labor regulations are intricate and frequently include a number of specific technical exceptions to the overall guidelines.

1. Alabama

Agricultural workers: What age can you start working

A. While classes are in session: 16

B. After School: 14

Maximum hours for agricultural workers under 16

  • 9 hours a day (including work and school)
  • 23 hours each week
  • Six days a week (for those under 18)

Non-agricultural employees:  What age can you start working?

14, with the following exceptions:

A. Delivery of newspapers (12 and over)

B. Working for a company that their parents own (13 and above)

Limitations on hours for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

  • Three hours a day, eight hours on non-school days, eighteen hours a week, six days a week, when classes are in session
  • Eight hours a day, forty hours a week, six days a week, while classes are not in session

Hourly limits for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

Not allowed to work before 7 am or after 7 pm (9 pm during summer break)

The most hours that non-agricultural workers aged 16 & 17 can work

N/A

Limitations for non-agricultural staff aged 16 & 17

It isn’t allowed for workers who are 19 or younger to work from 10 pm to 5 am before a school day.

2. Alaska

Agricultural workers: What age can you start working

A. While classes are in session: 16

B. After School: 14

Maximum hours for workers under 16 in agriculture

  • 9 hours per school day (work and school combined)
  • 23 hours per week; 40 hours per week (during school breaks)
  • Six days a week (for those under 18)

Non-agricultural employees: What age can you start working?

14, with the exception of:

  • Newspaper deliveries and sales
  • Work in personal homes, such as babysitting
  • The entertainment sector

Limitations on hours for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

  • Nine hours a day (including work and school) and twenty-three hours a week, six days a week, when classes are in session.
  • 40 hours per week, six days a week, when classes aren’t in session

Hourly limits for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

Not able to work before 5 am or after 9 pm

The most hours that non-agricultural workers aged 16 & 17 can work

Six days per week

Limitations for non-agricultural workers aged 16 & 17

N/A

3. Arizona

Agricultural workers: What age can you start working

A. While classes are in session: 16

B. After School: 14

Maximum hours for agricultural workers under 16       

  • 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week, non-school week
  • Three hours each day, eighteen hours per week, throughout the school week

The minimum age for non-agricultural employees

14—with very few exceptions

Limitations on hours for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

  • 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week, non-school week
  • Three hours each day, eighteen hours per week, throughout the school week

Hourly limits for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

  • It isn’t allowed to work before 6 am or post 9:30 in the evening (11 pm on days of no school)
  • Deliveries or door-to-door sales: Not allowed to work after 7 pm or before 6 am

The most hours that non-agricultural workers aged 16 & 17 can work

N/A

Limitations for non-agricultural workers aged 16 & 17

N/A

4. Arkansas

Minimum age of employment for agricultural workers

A. While classes are in session: 16

B. After School: 14

Maximum hours for agricultural workers under 16

  • 8 hours a day, 48 hours per week (for sixteen-year-olds)
  • 10 hours every day, 54 hours per week (for seventeen-year-olds)
  • Every worker under the age of 18: Six days a week

The minimum age for non-agricultural employees

14, with a few notable exceptions, such as:

  • Working for their parents in the family business while on vacation;
  • Delivering newspapers;
  • Batboys and batgirls for teams in professional baseball

Limitations on hours for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

8 hours a day, 48 hours a week, and 6 days a week

Hourly limits for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

Before 6 am and 7 pm are off limits for working (9 pm on a day of no school).

The most hours that non-agricultural workers aged 16 & 17 can work

For sixteen-year-olds: Ten hours within a 24-hour period or ten hours in a row

Limitations for non-agricultural staff aged 16 & 17

16-year-olds: Not permitted to work before 6 am or after 11 pm on days of school.

5. California

Agricultural workers: What age can you start working

A. While classes are in session: 18 (16 if they are exempt from attending school)

B. After School: 12

Maximum hours for agricultural workers under 16

12 and 13-year-olds

  • 8 hours per non-school day,
  • 40 hours per non-school week,
  • 3 hours per school day, and
  • 18 hours per school week

16 and 17-year-olds

  • 8 hours on a non-school day,
  • 48 hours per non-school week,
  • Four hours a day (eight hours a day prior to a non-school day)

The minimum age for non-agricultural employees

14, with the following exceptions:

  • Babysitting
  • The entertainment sector
  • Bringing newspapers to people

Limitations on hours for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

  • Days off from school: 8 hours each day, 40 hours per week
  • Three hours each day, eighteen hours per week, throughout the school week

Hourly limits for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

Working before 7 am or after 7 pm is not possible.

The most hours that non-agricultural workers aged 16 & 17 can work

8 hours per day; 48 hours per week; 4 hours per school day (eight hours prior to a non-school day); 48 hours per school week (including work and school)

Limitations for non-agricultural workers aged 16 & 17

Working before 5 am or after 10 pm (or 12:30 am on a day of no school) is not possible.

6. Colorado

Agricultural workers: What age can you start working

A. While classes are in session: 16

B. After School: 12

Maximum hours for agricultural workers under 16

  • Employees below the age of eighteen: 8 hours a day, 40 hours a week
  • Employees under sixteen: Six hours each school day
  • Seasonal employees 14 or older who are paid piece-work are not allowed to work over: 12 hours in a 24-hour period, 30 hours in a 72-hour span, or 8 hours a day for over ten days in any 30-day timespan.

The minimum age for non-agricultural employees

14, with some exceptions for nine to thirteen-year-olds to work in specific occupations, such as golf caddies, shining shoes, delivering advertising, and gardening.

Limitations on hours for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

  • 8 hours each day, 6 hours every school day (except when the next day is a non-school day).
  • 40 hours each week

Hourly limits for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

Not allowed to work before 5 am or after 9:30 pm on school days

The most hours that non-agricultural workers aged 16 & 17 can work

8 hours per day and 40 hours per week

Limitations for non-agricultural staff aged 16 & 17

N/A

7. Connecticut

Agricultural workers: What age can you start working

A. While classes are in session: 16

B. After School: 14

Maximum hours for agricultural workers under 16

8 hours a day and 48 hours a week

The minimum age for non-agricultural employees

14, with a few notable exceptions

Limitations on hours for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

Only during school break (defined as when classes are off for at least five days in a row): 8 hours a day, 40 hours a week, & 6 days a week

Hourly limits for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

Working prior to 7 am or after 7 pm isn’t allowed.

The most hours that non-agricultural workers aged 16 & 17 can work

  • When there aren’t any classes (provided they are enrolled): Eight hours a day, forty-eight hours a week, six days a week
  • Employment in restaurants, amusement parks, theaters, manufacturing plants, retail stores, hair salons, bowling alleys, pool halls, or photo galleries during the school week (where they are enrolled): Six hours & eight hours on Fri, Sat, and Sun.
  • Retail and mercantile employees not in school: 8 hours per day, 48 hours per week, and 6 days per week.
  • Restaurant, manufacturing, entertainment, and mechanical employees; the recreation and theater workers who are not in school: Six days a week, nine hours a day, forty-eight hours a week

Limitations for non-agricultural workers aged 16 & 17

Unable to work:

  • Before 6 am or after 11 pm (midnight on a vacation day, the day preceding a day of no school, or when not enrolled) in the dining, entertainment, theater, and amusements sectors.
  • Before 6 am or after 10 pm in the manufacturing, mechanical, and retail sectors (11 pm on vacation, on days when classes are not in session, or if they are not registered; midnight if employees work in a supermarket (having at least 3,500 square feet) on the day before a day of no school).
  • In hair salons, swimming pools, arcades, or photo galleries, before 6 am or after 10 pm.

8. Delaware

Agricultural workers: What age can you start working

A. While classes are in session: N/A

B. After School: N/A

Maximum hours for agricultural workers under 16

N/A

The minimum age for non-agricultural employees

14, with the exception of theatrical work

Limitations on hours for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

  • 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week (Non-school week)
  • 4 hours per day, 18 hours per week, 6 days per week (School week)

Hourly limits for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

Working prior to 7 am or after 7 pm isn’t allowed.

The most hours that non-agricultural workers aged 16 & 17 can work

12 hours a day (work plus school hours)

Limitations for non-agricultural staff aged 16 & 17

Every day, eight hours must be dedicated to non-work or non-school activities.

9. Florida

Agricultural workers: What age can you start working

While classes are in session: N/A

After School: 14

Maximum hours for agricultural workers under 16

15-year-olds

  • 8 hours per non-school day,
  • 40 hours per non-school week,
  • 3 hours per day before school,
  • 15 hours per school week, and
  • 6 days per week

16 & 17-year-olds

  • 8 hours per non-school day,
  • 40 hours per non-school week,
  • 8 hours per school day, and
  • 30 hours per school week

The minimum age for non-agricultural employees

14, with very few exceptions:

  • Delivering newspapers;
  • Working in the entertainment sector;
  • Working for a parent’s business

Limitations on hours for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

When classes are not in session

  • 8 hours a day,
  • 40 hours a week,
  • and 6 days a week

When classes are in session

  • 3 hours per school day;
  • 8 hours per Saturday, Sunday, and non-school day that is not followed by a school day;
  • 15 hours per week

Hourly limits for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

The opportunity to work earlier or later cannot exist (before 7 am and after 7 pm).

The most hours that non-agricultural workers aged 16 & 17 can work

When school and classes are in session:

  • 8 hours each day prior to a school day
  • 30 hours each week
  • Six days per week

Restrictions for non-agricultural staff aged 16 & 17

On the day before school, you are unable to operate before 6:30 am or after 11 pm.

10. Georgia

Agricultural workers: What age can you start working

A. While classes are in session: N/A

B. After School: N/A

Maximum hours for agricultural workers under 16

N/A

The minimum age for non-agricultural employees

12

Limitations on hours for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

Forty hours a week, four hours per school day, & eight hours each non-school day

Hourly limits for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

Can’t work after 9 pm or prior to 6 am.

The most hours that non-agricultural staff aged 16 & 17 can work

N/A

Limitations for non-agricultural workers aged 16 & 17

N/A

11. Hawaii

Agricultural workers: What age can you start working

A. While classes are in session: 18 (or 16 if they are exempt from attending school)

B. After School: Fourteen (fifteen for harvesting pineapples; 10 for picking coffee)

Maximum hours for agricultural workers under 16

Children aged 14 and 15

  • 8 hours per non-school day,
  • 40 hours per non-school week,
  • 3 hours per school day,
  • 18 hours per school week,
  • Six days per week

Harvesters of pineapples: 8 hours per day, 48 hours per week

The minimum age for non-agricultural employees

14, with the exception of theatrical work

Limitations on hours for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

  • 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week (Non-school week)
  • 3 hours per day, 18 hours per week, 6 days per week (School week)

Hourly limits for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

Not able to work:

  • On days of school & the days preceding, prior to 7 a.m. or after 7 p.m.
  • During authorized breaks in school and non-school days, before 6 a.m. or after 9 p.m.

The most hours that non-agricultural workers aged 16 & 17 can work

N/A

Limitations for non-agricultural workers aged 16 & 17

N/A

12. Idaho

Agricultural workers: What age can you start working

A. While classes are in session: 16

B. After School: N/A

Maximum hours for agricultural workers under 16

Nine hours a day, 54 hours a week

The minimum age for non-agricultural employees

14, with very few exceptions.

Limitations on hours for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

Nine hours a day, 54 hours a week

Hourly limits for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

Working before 6 am or after 9 pm is not possible.

The most hours that non-agricultural workers aged 16 & 17 can work

N/A

Limitations for non-agricultural staff aged 16 & 17

N/A

13. Illinois

Agricultural workers: What age can you start working

A. While classes are in session: 12

B. After School: 10

Maximum hours for agricultural workers under 16

N/A

The minimum age for non-agricultural employees

14, with a few exceptions, such as:

  • 13-year-old golf caddies
  • Referees for particular sports (12 & 13-year-olds)

Limitations on hours for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

Non-school week:

  • 8 hours a day
  • 48 hours a week
  • 6 days a week

During the school week

  • 3 hours every day (8 hours total between work and school)
  • Every day of the week

Employees 14 years of age or older who work in recreation or education for the park district or municipality recreation and parks department:

  • Two days per week until 9 p.m.
  • Three hours per school day
  • During the summer break, you can work until 10 p.m.

Hourly limits for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

Working before 7 am or after 7 pm isn’t possible.

The most hours that non-agricultural workers aged 16 & 17 can work

N/A

Limitations for non-agricultural workers aged 16 & 17

N/A

14. Indiana

Agricultural workers: What age can you start working

A. While classes are in session: N/A

B. After School: 12

Maximum hours for agricultural workers under 16

N/A

The minimum age for non-agricultural employees

14, with a few notable outliers, such as:

  • Domestic helpers
  • Qualified sports referees
  • Golf caddies

Limitations on hours for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

Non-school week:

  • 8 hours a day
  • 40 hours a week

During the school week:

  • 3 hours per day
  • 18 hours per week

Hourly limits for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

The opportunity to work earlier or later cannot exist (before 7 am and after 7 pm)

The most hours that non-agricultural staff aged 16 & 17 can work

If they are registered in a school:

  • 9 hours a day
  • 48 hours every week of no school
  • 40 hours every week during classes
  • 6 days a week

Limitations for non-agricultural workers aged 16 & 17

Work cannot begin between midnight and six in the morning.

Prior to a school day:

  • Not allowed to work beyond 10 pm (with the consent of your parents, you are allowed to work up to 11 pm).
  •  Not permitted to work in a public place prior to 6 am or after 10 pm, unless he/she is accompanied by no less than one other employee who is 18 or over.
  • In case they have completed high school, an approved course, or are taking no academic period in school, they can work the same number of hours as adults.

15. Iowa

Agricultural workers: What age can you start working

A. While classes are in session: 16

B. After School: Fourteen (Twelve in the case of migratory workers)

Maximum hours for agricultural workers under 16

During school sessions:

  • 4 hours per day on school days
  • 8 hours a day on days of no school
  • 28 hours a week

When school/classes aren’t in session:

  • Eight hours per day
  • Forty hours a week

The minimum age for non-agricultural employees

14, with very few exceptions, such as kids who labor alongside their parents

Limitations on hours for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

During school sessions:

  • 6 hours per day on school days
  • 8 hours a day on days of no school
  • 28 hours a week

When school/classes aren’t in session:

  • Eight hours per day
  • Forty hours a week

Hourly limits for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

Working before 7 am or after 9 pm is not possible.

The most hours that non-agricultural workers aged 16 & 17 can work

N/A

Limitations for non-agricultural workers aged 16 & 17

N/A

16. Kansas

Agricultural workers: What age can you start working

A. While classes are in session: N/A

B. After School: N/A

Maximum hours for agricultural workers under 16

N/A

The minimum age for non-agricultural employees

14, with some notable exceptions:

  • Children working for their parents;
  • Newspaper delivery;
  • Domestic help

Limitations on hours for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

  • 8 hours per day on days of no school
  • 3 hours per day on the day of school
  • 40 hours a week

Hourly limits for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

Working before 7 am or after 10 pm is not possible.

The most hours that non-agricultural staff aged 16 & 17 can work

N/A

Restrictions for non-agricultural workers aged 16 & 17

N/A

17. Kentucky

Agricultural workers: What age can you start working

A. While classes are in session: N/A

B. After School: N/A

Maximum hours for agricultural workers under 16

N/A

The minimum age for non-agricultural employees

14

Limitations on hours for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

During school sessions:

  • 3 hours per day on school days
  • 8 hours a day on days of no school
  • 18 hours a week

When school isn’t ongoing:

  • Eight hours per day
  • Forty hours a week

Hourly limits for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

The opportunity to work earlier or later cannot exist (before 7 am and after 7 pm)

The most hours that non-agricultural staff aged 16 & 17 can work

N/A

Limitations for non-agricultural staff aged 16 & 17

N/A

18. Louisiana

Agricultural workers: What age can you start working

A. While classes are in session: N/A

B. After School: N/A

Maximum hours for agricultural workers under 16

N/A

The minimum age for non-agricultural employees

14, with a few exceptions for children ages 12 & 13 who work for their parents (under certain conditions)

Limitations on hours for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

  • 8 hours a day on days of no school
  • 3 hours per day on school days
  • 40 hours per week during the week of no school
  • 18 hours per day during the weeks of school
  • 6 days a week

Hourly limits for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

Working before 7 am or after 7 pm isn’t possible

Non-graduates:

  • Working before 7 a.m. or after 7 p.m. isn’t possible on school days
  • Working before 7 am or after 9 pm is not possible on days of no school

The most hours that non-agricultural staff aged 16 & 17 can work

N/A

Restrictions for non-agricultural workers aged 16 & 17

16-year-olds (Non-graduate):

The opportunity to work earlier or later cannot exist (before 5 am and after 11 pm) prior to a school day

17-year-olds (Non-graduate):

Working before 5 am or after midnight is not possible prior to a school day

19. Maine

Agricultural workers: What age can you start working

A. While classes are in session: 16, except when the school administrator grants an exception.

B. After School: 14 (for farming that doesn’t use dangerous equipment or materials)

Maximum hours for agricultural workers under 16

N/A

The minimum age for non-agricultural workers

14, with a few exceptions for children who work for their parents (under certain conditions)

Limitations on hours for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

  • 8 hours a day on days of no school
  • 3 hours per day on school days
  • 40 hours per week during the week of no school
  • 18 hours per day during the weeks of school
  • 6 days a week

Hourly limits for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

When the school year is ongoing:

The opportunity to work earlier or later cannot exist (before 7 am and after 7 pm)

The most hours that non-agricultural staff aged 16 & 17 can work

  • 6 hours each school day
  • 8 hours during the last day of the school week
  • 10 hours per day on a day of no school
  • 24 hours per week with a minimum of 3 days of school
  • 50 hours per week if there are fewer than 3 days of school in a week, or if it is the first or last week of a school year
  • Six consecutive days in a week

Limitations for non-agricultural workers aged 16 & 17

If they are enrolled in a school:

  • Working before 7 am on a day of school or 5 am on a day of no school is not possible
  • Working after 10:15 pm on a school day or midnight if there is no school the next day is not possible

20. Maryland

Agricultural workers: What age can you start working

A. While classes are in session: N/A

B. After School: N/A

Maximum hours for agricultural workers under 16

N/A

The minimum age for non-agricultural employees

14

Limitations on hours for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

When school isn’t in session (days of no school included):

  • 8 hours a day
  • 40 hours a week

When school/classes are in session:

  • 4 hours per school day
  • 23 hours per school week

Hourly limits for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

Working before 7 am or after 8 pm is not possible

The most hours that non-agricultural workers aged 16 & 17 can work

12 hours a day (combined hours of work and school)

Limitations for non-agricultural staff aged 16 & 17

Every 24 hours, there needs to be an 8-hour rest from school and work.

21. Massachusetts

Agricultural workers: What age can you start working

A. While classes are in session: 14

B. After School: 14

Maximum hours for agricultural workers under 16

  • 8 hours a day
  • 48 hours a week
  • 6 days per week

Workers below 14:

  • 4 hours per school day
  • 24 hours per school week

The minimum age for non-agricultural workers

15, with some exceptions:

  • Entertainment industry
  • News carriers

Limitations on hours for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

When school isn’t ongoing:

  • 8 hours a day
  • 48 hours a week
  • 6 days a week

When school or classes are in session:

  • 3 hours per school day
  • 8 hours on Sat, Sun, or holidays
  • 18 hours a week
  • 6 days a week

Hourly limits for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

The opportunity to work earlier or later cannot exist (before 7 am and after 7 pm)

The most hours that non-agricultural staff aged 16 & 17 can work

  • 9 hours a day
  • 48 hours a week
  • 6 days per week

Restrictions for non-agricultural staff aged 16 & 17

  • Working before 6 am or after 10 pm before a school day is not possible
  • Working before 6 am or after 11:30 pm before a day of no school is not possible

22. Michigan

Agricultural workers: What age can you start working

A. While classes are in session: 16

B. After School: 13

Maximum hours for agricultural workers under 16

Workers under 16

  • 10 hours a day
  • 48 hours a week (if in school, work + school hours shouldn’t exceed 48 hours a week)
  • Average of 8 hours a day in a week

Workers between 16 & 18

  • 10 hours a day
  • 48 hours a week (if in school, 24 hours a week)
  • An average of 8 hours a day over a week

Farming:

  • 11 hours a day
  • 62 hours a week
  • Requires consent of the parent and child
  • Not between 2 am & 5:30 am

Workers under 18

  • A maximum of six days a week

The minimum age for non-agricultural employees

14, with a few exceptions, like:

  • 11–13-year-olds participating in a youth sports program who serve as umpires or referees
  • Ages 11 and up for golf caddies

Limitations on hours for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

  • 10 hours a day
  • 8 hours a day (average in a week)
  • 48 hours a week (total of work and school hours)
  • 6 days a week

Hourly limits for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

Putting hours before 7 am or after 9 pm isn’t a possibility

The most hours that non-agricultural staff aged 16 & 17 can work

  • 10 hours a day
  • 8 hours a day (average in a week)
  • 24 hours per week of school
  • 48 hours a week (non-school)
  • 6 days a week

Limitations for non-agricultural workers aged 16 & 17

When school is in session:

Working before 6 am or after 10:30 pm isn’t possible.

When school isn’t in session:

Working before 6:30 am or after 11:30 pm isn’t possible.

23. Minnesota

Agricultural workers: What age can you start working

A. While classes are in session: 16

B. After School: 12

Maximum hours for agricultural workers under 16

N/A

The minimum age for non-agricultural employees

14, with a few exceptions—for example, for models and newspaper carriers

Limitations on hours for non-agricultural staff aged 14 & 15

  • 8 hours a day
  • Forty hours a week

Hourly limits for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

Putting hours before 7 am or after 9 pm isn’t a possibility (exception for newspaper carriers)

The most hours that non-agricultural workers aged 16 & 17 can work

N/A

Limitations for non-agricultural workers aged 16 & 17

Working before 5 am or after 11 pm isn’t possible on a day prior to a day of school.

24. Mississippi

Agricultural workers: What age can you start working

A. While classes are in session: N/A

B. After School: N/A

Maximum hours for agricultural workers under 16

N/A

The minimum age for non-agricultural employees

14, with a few exceptions

Limitations on hours for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

When the school session is ongoing:

18 hours a week

When the school session isn’t there:

  • 8 hours a day
  • Forty hours a week

Cannery, factory, or workshop:

  • 8 hours a day
  • 44 hours a week

Hourly limits for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

Cannery, factory, mill, or workshop:

Working before 6 am or after 7 pm isn’t possible

The most hours that non-agricultural staff aged 16 & 17 can work

When the school session is ongoing:

18 hours a week

When the school session isn’t there:

8 hours a day

Limitations for non-agricultural workers aged 16 & 17

N/A

25. Missouri

Agricultural workers: What age can you start working

A. While classes are in session: 16

B. After School: 14

Maximum hours for agricultural workers under 16

  • 8 hours a day
  • 3 hours each school day
  • 40 hours a week
  • 6 days a week

The minimum age for non-agricultural employees

14, with a few exceptions, like:

  • Babysitting
  • Coaching
  • Entertainment industry
  • Newspaper delivery

Limitations on hours for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

When the school session is ongoing:

  • 8 hours per day (non-school)
  • 3 hours per school day
  • 6 days a week

When the school session isn’t there:

  • 8 hours a day
  • 40 hours a week
  • 6 days a week

Hourly limits for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

Working before 7 am or after 7 pm isn’t possible

The most hours that non-agricultural workers aged 16 & 17 can work

N/A

Limitations for non-agricultural workers aged 16 & 17

N/A

26. Montana

Agricultural workers: What age can you start working

A. While classes are in session: N/A

B. After School: N/A

Maximum hours for agricultural workers under 16

N/A

The minimum age for non-agricultural employees

14, with a few exceptions, including:

  • Children working for their parents;
  • People delivering newspapers;
  • Legislative assistants

Limitations on hours for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

  • 8 hours per day (non-school)
  • 3 hours per school day
  • 40 hours a week (non-school)
  • 18 hours per school week

Hourly limits for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

Working before 7 am or after 7 pm isn’t possible

The most hours that non-agricultural workers aged 16 & 17 can work

N/A

Limitations for non-agricultural workers aged 16 & 17

N/A

27. Nebraska

Agricultural workers: What age can you start working

A. While classes are in session: N/A

B. After School: 12

Maximum hours for agricultural workers under 16

12 to 15-year-olds (Jun, July, Aug only):

  • 9 hours a day
  • 48 hours a week

The minimum age for non-agricultural employees

14, with a few exceptions, such as:

  • Caddies for golf
  • Children employed by their parents

Limitations on hours for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

  • 8 hours a day
  • 48 hours a week

Hourly limits for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

Workers below 14:

Working before 6 am or after 8 pm isn’t possible

14 & 15-year-olds:

Working before 6 am or after 10 pm isn’t possible

The most hours that non-agricultural workers aged 16 & 17 can work

N/A

Limitations for non-agricultural workers aged 16 & 17

N/A

28. Nevada

Agricultural workers: What age can you start working

A. While classes are in session: 14

B. After School: N/A

Maximum hours for agricultural workers under 16

N/A

The minimum age for non-agricultural employees

14, with few exceptions

Limitations on hours for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

  • 8 hours a day
  • 48 hours a week

Hourly limits for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

N/A

The most hours that non-agricultural workers aged 16 & 17 can work

N/A

Limitations for non-agricultural workers aged 16 & 17

N/A

29. New Hampshire

Agricultural workers: What age can you start working

A. While classes are in session: 18 (16 when not enrolled in school)

B. After School: 12

Maximum hours for agricultural workers under 16

  • 8 hours per day (non-school)
  • 48 hours per week (vacation)
  • 3 hours per school day
  • 23 hours per school week
  • 6 days a week (includes 16 & 17-year-olds if they are registered in school)

16 & 17-year-olds

  • 30 hours per school week
  • 48 hours per vacation week

The minimum age for non-agricultural employees

12 with exceptions like:

  • Delivery of newspapers
  • Working with parents or guardians

Limitations on hours for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

  • 8 hours per day (non-school)
  • 48 hours per week (vacation)
  • 3 hours per school day
  • 23 hours per school week

Hourly limits for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

Working before 7 am or after 9 pm isn’t possible

The most hours that non-agricultural workers aged 16 & 17 can work

During vacation time

  • 48 hours a week
  • 6 days a week

When classes are in session for five days:

35 hours a week

Limitations for non-agricultural workers aged 16 & 17

N/A

30. New Jersey

Agricultural workers: What age can you start working

A. While classes are in session: 16

B. After School: 12

Maximum hours for agricultural workers under 16

  • Ten hours a day
  • Six days a week

The minimum age for non-agricultural employees

14, with some exceptions:

  • Delivery of newspapers (eleven years)
  • Theatrical work

Limitations on hours for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

During the academic year of school

  • 3 hours per school day
  • 8 hours per day (non-school)
  • 18 hours a week
  • 6 days a week

During the time of summer vacations

  • 8 hours a day
  • 40 hours a week
  • 6 days a week

Hourly limits for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

Working before 7 am or after 7 pm isn’t possible

The most hours that non-agricultural workers aged 16 & 17 can work

During the academic year of school

  • 8 hours per day
  • 40 hours a week
  • 6 days a week

During the time of summer vacations

  • 10 hours a day
  • 50 hours a week
  • 6 days a week

Limitations for non-agricultural workers aged 16 & 17

During the school year:

Working before 6 am or after 11 pm isn’t possible

During the time of summer vacations:

Working before 6 am or after 11 pm isn’t possible

31. New Mexico

Agricultural workers: What age can you start working

A. While classes are in session: 16 (14 in case of hardship cases)

B. After School: N/A

Maximum hours for agricultural workers under 16

  • 8 hours a day
  • 44 hours a week

Special cases for individuals under 14:

  • 8 hours a day
  • 48 hours a week

The minimum age for non-agricultural employees

14, with some exceptions:

  • Delivery of newspapers
  • Minors working with parents
  • Babysitting

Limitations on hours for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

When there is no school session:

  • 8 hours a day
  • 40 hours a week

When the school session is ongoing:

  • 3 hours per school day
  • 18 hours per school week

Hourly limits for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

Working before 7 am or after 7 pm isn’t possible

The most hours that non-agricultural workers aged 16 & 17 can work

N/A

Limitations for non-agricultural workers aged 16 & 17

N/A

32. New York

Agricultural workers: What age can you start working

A. While classes are in session: 16

B. After School: 14 (twelve for harvesting berries, vegetables, and fruits by hand

Maximum hours for agricultural workers under 16

12 & 13-year-olds:

4 hours a day

The minimum age for non-agricultural employees

14, with few exceptions:

  • Delivery of newspapers
  • Child performers and models

Limitations on hours for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

  • 8 hours a day (non-school)
  • 3 hours per school day
  • 40 hours per week (non-school)
  • 18 hours per school week
  • 6 days a week

Hourly limits for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

Working before 7 am or after 7 pm isn’t possible

The most hours that non-agricultural workers aged 16 & 17 can work

  • 8 hours a day
  • 48 hours a week
  • 6 days a week

During the school week/day (when they are enrolled):

  • 4 hours a day before school days
  • 8 hours on Sat, Sun, and holidays
  • 28 hours a week

Limitations for non-agricultural workers aged 16 & 17

  • Working before 6 am or after 10 pm isn’t possible when school/classes are in session
  • Working after midnight isn’t possible when school/classes are not in session

33. North Carolina

Agricultural workers: What age can you start working

A. While classes are in session: N/A

B. After School: N/A

Maximum hours for agricultural workers under 16

N/A

The minimum age for non-agricultural employees

14, with few exceptions:

  • Delivery of newspapers
  • Children working with their parents

Limitations on hours for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

When there is no school session:

  • 8 hours a day
  • 40 hours a week

When the school session is ongoing:

  • 3 hours per school day
  • 18 hours per school week

Hourly limits for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

Working before 7 am or after 7 pm isn’t possible

The most hours that non-agricultural workers aged 16 & 17 can work

N/A

Limitations for non-agricultural workers aged 16 & 17

The opportunity to work earlier or later cannot exist (before 11 am and after 11 pm) prior to the school day

34. North Dakota

Minimum age of employment for agricultural workers

A. While classes are in session: 14

B. After School: N/A

Maximum hours for agricultural workers under 16

N/A

The minimum age for non-agricultural employees

14, with few exceptions:

  • Working for parents or guardians
  • Home service work

Limitations on hours for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

  • 8 hours a day (non-school)
  • 3 hours per school day
  • 40 hours per week (non-school)
  • 18 hours per school week
  • 6 days a week

Hourly limits for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

Working before 7 am or after 7 pm isn’t possible

The most hours that non-agricultural staff aged 16 & 17 can work

N/A

Limitations for non-agricultural workers aged 16 & 17

N/A

35. Ohio

Minimum age of employment for agricultural workers

A. While classes are in session: 16

B. After School: 14

Maximum hours for agricultural workers under 16

  • 8 hours a day (non-school)
  • 3 hours per school day
  • 48 hours per week (non-school)
  • 18 hours per school week

The minimum age for non-agricultural employees

14

Limitations on hours for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

  • 8 hours a day (non-school)
  • 3 hours per school day
  • 40 hours per week (non-school)
  • 18 hours per school week

Hourly limits for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

Working before 7 am or after 7 pm isn’t possible

The most hours that non-agricultural staff aged 16 & 17 can work

N/A

Limitations for non-agricultural workers aged 16 & 17

Individuals who attend school:

Working before 7 am or after 11 pm isn’t possible prior to a day of school

36. Oklahoma

Agricultural workers: What age can you start working

A. While classes are in session: N/A

B. After School: N/A

Maximum hours for agricultural workers under 16

N/A

The minimum age for non-agricultural employees

14, with few exceptions:

  • Delivery of newspapers
  • Children working in a business in which their parents hold equity

Limitations on hours for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

  • 8 hours a day (non-school)
  • 3 hours per school day
  • 40 hours a week (non-school)
  • 18 hours per school week
  • 6 days a week

Hourly limits for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

Working before 7 am or after 7 pm isn’t possible

The most hours that non-agricultural staff aged 16 & 17 can work

N/A

Limitations for non-agricultural workers aged 16 & 17

N/A

37. Oregon

Agricultural workers: What age can you start working

A. While classes are in session: 16

B. After School: 12 (nine for picking beans and berries)

Maximum hours for agricultural workers under 16

  • 10 hours a day (non-school): More with a permit
  • 3 hours per school day
  • 40 hours per week (non-school)
  • 18 hours per school week
  • 6 days a week

The minimum age for non-agricultural employees

14, with few exceptions

Limitations on hours for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

  • 8 hours a day (non-school)
  • 3 hours per school day
  • 40 hours per week (non-school)
  • 18 hours per school week
  • 6 days a week

Hourly limits for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

Working before 7 am or after 7 pm isn’t possible

The most hours that non-agricultural workers aged 16 & 17 can work

44 hours a week (Permit needed for overtime)

Limitations for non-agricultural staff aged 16 & 17

N/A

38. Pennsylvania

Agricultural workers: What age can you start working

A. While classes are in session: N/A

B. After School: Fourteen (for seasonal work on the farm)

Maximum hours for agricultural workers under 16

Employees under the age of eighteen aren’t permitted to work/labor from seven in the morning until one hour following the conclusion of the day at school.

The minimum age for non-agricultural employees

14, with few exceptions:

  • Delivery of newspapers
  • Children working in domestic services
  • Caddies

Limitations on hours for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

  • 8 hours a day (non-school)
  • 3 hours per school day
  • 40 hours a week (non-school)
  • 18 hours per school week
  • 6 days a week

Hourly limits for non-agricultural staff aged 14 & 15

The opportunity to work earlier or later cannot exist (before 7 am and after 7 pm)

Hours that non-agricultural staff aged 16 & 17 can work

  • 10 hours a day (vacation)
  • 8 hours per school day
  • 48 hours per week (vacation)
  • 28 hours per school week
  • 6 days a week

Limitations for non-agricultural workers aged 16 & 17

Individuals registered in school: Working before 6 am or after midnight isn’t possible

39. Rhode Island

Minimum age of employment for agricultural workers

A. While classes are in session: N/A

B. After School: N/A

Maximum hours for agricultural workers under 16

N/A

The minimum age for non-agricultural employees

14

Limitations on hours for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

  • 8 hours a day
  • 40 hours a week

Hourly limits for non-agricultural staff aged 14 & 15

There is no possibility of working before 6 am or after 7 pm

The most hours that non-agricultural staff aged 16 & 17 can work

  • 9 hours a day (9.6 hours during a 5-day week of work)
  • 48 hours a week

Limitations for non-agricultural workers aged 16 & 17

Individuals registered in school: There is no possibility of working before 6 am or after 11:30 pm

40. South Carolina

Minimum age of employment for agricultural workers

A. While classes are in session: 16

B. After School: 14 (twelve if there’s parental consent)

Maximum hours for agricultural workers under 16

N/A

The minimum age for non-agricultural employees

14, with some exceptions:

  • Show business
  • Enterprise owned by the parent

Limitations on hours for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

During the time of summer vacations:

  • 8 hours a day
  • 40 hours a week

When school/classes are in session:

  • 3 hours per school day
  • 18 hours per school week

Hourly limits for non-agricultural staff aged 14 & 15

The opportunity to work earlier or later cannot exist (before 7 am and after 7 pm)

The most hours that non-agricultural staff aged 16 & 17 can work

N/A

Limitations for non-agricultural workers aged 16 and 17

N/A

41. South Dakota

Minimum age of employment for agricultural workers

A. While classes are in session: N/A

B. After School: N/A

Maximum hours for agricultural workers under 16

  • 8 hours a day (non-school)
  • 4 hours per school day
  • 40 hours a week (non-school)
  • 20 hours per school week

The minimum age for non-agricultural employees

16 with some exceptions:

  • Gas stations (14 and over)
  • Business owned by the parent

Limitations on hours for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

  • 8 hours a day (non-school)
  • 4 hours per school day
  • 40 hours a week (non-school)
  • 20 hours per school week

Hourly limits for non-agricultural staff aged 14 & 15

There is no possibility of working after 10 pm on a day prior to the school day

The most hours that non-agricultural workers aged 16 & 17 can work

N/A

Limitations for non-agricultural staff aged 16 & 17

N/A

42. Tennessee

Minimum age of employment for agricultural workers

A. While classes are in session: N/A

B. After School: N/A

Maximum hours for agricultural workers under 16

N/A

The minimum age for non-agricultural employees

14, with some exceptions:

  • Sales of newspapers
  • Musicians
  • Delivery work

Limitations on hours for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

When there is no school session:

  • 8 hours a day
  • 40 hours a week

When the school session is ongoing:

  • 3 hours per school day
  • 18 hours per school week

Hourly limits for non-agricultural staff aged 14 & 15

When there is no school session:

There is no possibility of working before 6 am or after 9 pm

When the school session is ongoing:

The opportunity to work earlier or later cannot exist (before 7 am and after 7 pm)

The most hours that non-agricultural staff aged 16 & 17 can work

N/A

Limitations for non-agricultural staff aged 16 & 17

There is no possibility of working before 6 am or after 10 pm prior to school days

43. Texas

Minimum age of employment for agricultural workers

A. While classes are in session: N/A

B. After School: N/A

Maximum hours for agricultural workers under 16

N/A

The minimum age for non-agricultural employees

14, with some exceptions:

  • Working for the parents
  • Child actors

Limitations on hours for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

  • 8 hours a day
  • 48 hours a week

Hourly limits for non-agricultural staff aged 14 & 15

There is no possibility of working before 5 am or after 10 pm

The most hours that non-agricultural staff aged 16 & 17 can work

N/A

Limitations for non-agricultural workers aged 16 & 17

N/A

44. Utah

Minimum age of employment for agricultural workers

A. While classes are in session: No age restriction if there is a parent/guardian consent

B. After School: No age restriction if there is a parent/guardian consent

Maximum hours for agricultural workers under 16

  • 8 hours a day (non-school)
  • 3 hours per school day
  • 40 hours per week (non-school)
  • 18 hours per school week (except when waived by guardian/parent)

The minimum age for non-agricultural employees

14, with few exceptions:

  • Delivery of newspapers
  • Caddies
  • Babysitting

Limitations on hours for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

  • 8 hours a day (non-school)
  • 3 hours per school day
  • 40 hours per week (non-school)
  • 18 hours per school week

Hourly limits for non-agricultural staff aged 14 & 15

The opportunity to work earlier or later cannot exist (before 7 am and after 7 pm)

The most hours that non-agricultural staff aged 16 & 17 can work

N/A

Limitations for non-agricultural workers aged 16 & 17

N/A

45. Vermont

Minimum age of employment for agricultural workers

A. While classes are in session: 16 (14, with labor certificate)

B. After School: N/A

Maximum hours for agricultural workers under 16

  • 8 hours a day
  • 40 hours a week
  • 6 days a week

The minimum age for non-agricultural employees

14, with few exceptions:

  • Working for parents
  • Child actors

Limitations on hours for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

  • 8 hours a day (non-school)
  • 3 hours per school day
  • 40 hours per week (non-school)
  • 18 hours per school week
  • 6 days a week

Hourly limits for non-agricultural staff aged 14 & 15

The opportunity to work earlier or later cannot exist (before 7 am and after 7 pm)

The most hours that non-agricultural workers aged 16 & 17 can work

Mechanical industries:

  • 9 hours a day
  • 50 hours a week

Limitations for non-agricultural staff aged 16 & 17

N/A

46. Virginia

Minimum age of employment for agricultural workers

A. While classes are in session: 16

B. After School: 14 (twelve with the consent of the parent)

Maximum hours for agricultural workers under 16

N/A

The minimum age for non-agricultural employees

14, with some exceptions:

  • Government clerk
  • Domestic work

Limitations on hours for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

  • 8 hours a day (non-school)
  • 3 hours per school day
  • 40 hours per week (non-school)
  • 18 hours per school week

Hourly limits for non-agricultural staff aged 14 & 15

The opportunity to work earlier or later cannot exist (before 7 am and after 7 pm)

The most hours that non-agricultural workers aged 16 & 17 can work

N/A

Limitations for non-agricultural staff aged 16 & 17

N/A

47. Washington

Minimum age of employment for agricultural workers

A. While classes are in session: 18

B. After School: 14 (twelve for hand cultivating berries, bulbs, spinach, and cucumbers)

Maximum hours for agricultural workers under 16

12 and 13-year-olds during weeks of no school:

  • 8 hours a day
  • 40 hours a week

14 and 15-year-olds during weeks of no school:

  • 8 hours a day
  • 40 hours a week

16 and 17-year-olds during weeks of no school:

  • 10 hours a day
  • 50 hours a week

16 and 17-year-olds during weeks of school:

  • 4 hours a day
  • 28 hours a week
  • 6 days a week

The minimum age for non-agricultural employees

14, with some exceptions:

  • Delivery of newspapers
  • Theatrical work
  • Soccer referees

Limitations on hours for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

During the week of school:

  • 3 hours a day
  • 8 hours on Saturday and Sunday
  • 16 hours a week
  • 6 days a week

Week of no school:

  • 8 hours a day
  • 40 hours a week
  • 6 days a week

Hourly limits for non-agricultural staff aged 14 & 15

The opportunity to work earlier or later cannot exist (before 7 am and after 7 pm)

The most hours that non-agricultural staff aged 16 & 17 can work

During the week of school:

  • 4 hours a day
  • 8 hours on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
  • 20 hours a week
  • 6 days a week

Week of no school:

  • 8 hours a day
  • 48 hours a week
  • 6 days a week

Limitations for non-agricultural workers aged 16 & 17

During the week of school:

There is no possibility of working before 7 am or after 10 pm

Week of no school:

There is no possibility of working before 5 am or after midnight

48. West Virginia

Minimum age of employment for agricultural workers

A. While classes are in session: N/A

B. After School: N/A

Maximum hours for agricultural workers under 16

N/A

The minimum age for non-agricultural employees

14, with some exceptions:

  • Children working for their parents;
  • Child actors;
  • Babysitting

Limitations on hours for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

  • 8 hours a day (non-school)
  • 3 hours per school day
  • 40 hours per week (non-school)
  • 18 hours per school week

Hourly limits for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

The opportunity to work earlier or later cannot exist (before 7 am and after 7 pm)

The most hours that non-agricultural workers aged 16 & 17 can work

N/A

Limitations for non-agricultural staff aged 16 & 17

N/A

49. Wisconsin

Minimum age of employment for agricultural workers

A. While classes are in session: 18

B. After School: 12

Maximum hours for agricultural workers under 16

During the week of school:

  • 3 hours a day
  • 18 hours a week
  • 6 days a week

Week of no school:

  • 8 hours a day
  • 40 hours a week
  • 6 days a week

The minimum age for non-agricultural employees

14, with some exceptions:

  • Children working for their parents;
  • Domestic employment;
  • Babysitting

Limitations on hours for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

Days/week of no school

  • 8 hours a day
  • 40 hours a week
  • 6 days a week

During the days/weeks of school:

  • 3 hours a day
  • 8 hours a day (last day of school week)

Hourly limits for non-agricultural staff aged 14 & 15

The opportunity to work earlier or later cannot exist (before 7 am and after 7 pm)

The most hours that non-agricultural workers aged 16 & 17 can work

N/A

Limitations for non-agricultural staff aged 16 & 17

N/A

50. Wyoming

Minimum age of employment for agricultural workers

A. While classes are in session: N/A

B. After School: N/A

Maximum hours for agricultural workers under 16

N/A

The minimum age for non-agricultural employees

14, with some exceptions:

  • Lawn & Yard-work
  • Domestic employment

Limitations on hours for non-agricultural workers aged 14 & 15

N/A

Hourly limits for non-agricultural staff aged 14 & 15

There is no possibility of working before 5 am or after 10 pm

Number of hours that non-agricultural workers aged 16 & 17 can work

N/A

Limitations for non-agricultural staff aged 16 & 17

N/A

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