Work Permit Information

2023-05-08 23:25:12

WORK HOURS FOR MINORS
(California & Federal Labor Codes)

Under age 12:
Prohibited except for entertainment industry
Ages 12-13:
Prohibited in firms subject to Federal Standards Act

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 total per week (may vary from district to district)
Range of hours: 5:00am - 10:00pm
5:00 - 12:30am (if no school next day)
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
Range of hours: 7:00am - 7:00pm any day

Summer (June 15 - Labor Day):
8 hours maximum per day/any day
40 hours maximum per week
Range of hours: 7:00am-9:00pm any day

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

Summer (June 15 - Labor Day)
8 hours maximum per day/any day
48 hours per week
Range of hours: 5:00am - 12:30am