NJSS

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.