NJSS
Work Hours
14-15 years old
- School in session
- May not work before 7 AM or after 7 PM
- 18 hours per week; no more than 3 hours per day on school days
- 8 hours per day Saturday, Sunday and holidays
- School not in session
- May not work before 7 AM or after 9 PM
- Maximum 40 hours per week
- 8 hours per day, and 6 days per week
16-17 years old
- School in session
- 6 AM- 11 AM on a school night
- 6 AM – midnight on a non- school night
- Maximum of 40 hours in one week
- School not in session
- Maximum 40 hours per week
- 8 hours per day
- 6 days per week
- May work as late as 3 AM in a restaurant or seasonal amusement with guardian permission.
Work hour regulations for all minors (ages 14-17)
- May not work more than 6 consecutive days.
- May not work more than 5 consecutive hours without a break.
- May not work overtime hours.