Permitted Working Hours

  • For minors under 18 years of age -NYS Dept. of Labor.

       Age   

    Industry/Occupation

    Maximum
    Daily Hours

    Maximum
    Weekly Hours

    Maximum
    Days per Week

    Permitted Hours

    Minors - When School is in Session

    14 and 15

    All occupations except farm
    work, newspaper carrier
    and street trades.

    3 Hours on school days
    8 Hours on other days

    18 Hours1

    6

    7 AM to 7 PM

    16 and 17

    All occupations except farm work, newspaper carrier and street trades.

    4 Hours on days preceding school days (i.e., Mon., Tues., Weds. Thurs.)2
    8 Hours on Fri., Sat., Sun. and Holidays4

    28 Hours4

    64

    6 AM to 10 PM3

    Minors - When School is NOT in Session

    14 and 15

    All occupations except farm work, newspaper carrier and street trades.

    8 Hours

    40 Hours

    6

    7 AM to 9 PM
    June 21 to Labor Day

    16 and 17

    All occupations except farm work, newspaper carrier and street trades.

    8 Hours4

    48 Hours4

    6 4

    6 AM to Midnight4

    *Students 14 and 15 enrolled in an approved work study program may work 3 hours on a school day, 23 hours in any one week when school is in session.


     *Students 16 and 17 enrolled in an approved Cooperative Education Program may work up to 6 hours on a day preceding a school day other than Sunday or     Holiday when school is in session as long as the hours are in conjunction with the Program.


    Minimum Wage: The     New York State minimum wage increased to $7.15 per hour as of January 1, 2007. Any increase in the federal wage above the state rate will result in an increase in the state’s minimum wage.