WORK HOURS FOR MINORS
(California & Federal Labor Codes)*

Under age 12:
Prohibited except for entertainment industry
Ages 16-17 :
School in session
4 hours maximum per day/day before a school day
8 hours maximum per day/day before a non-school day
28 hours maximum per week ( may vary by district *) Range of hours: 5:00am - 10:00pm
5:00am - 12:30am (if no school next day)
Ages 12-13:
Prohibited in firms subject to Federal Standards Act

School in session (enrolled in Work Experience Education):
8 hours maximum per day/any day
48 hours maximum per week
Range of hours: (as above)

Ages 14-15 :
School in session
3 hours maximum per day/day before a school day
8 hours maximum per day/day before a non-school day
18 hours maximum per week

May not work during public school hours
Range of hours: 7:00am - 7:00pm any day

 
Vacation
8 hours maximum per day/any day
40 hours maximum per week
Range of hours: 7:00am-7:00pm any day From June 1 to Labor Day work hours may be extended to 9:00pm
Vacation
8 hours maximum per day/any day
48 hours maximum per week
Range of hours: 5:00am - 12:30am

A day of rest is required if the total hours worked per week exceed 30 or if more than 6 hours are worked on any one day during the week.






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fax: (650) 367-7263

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