Whats the max hours a minor can work?

Question

I've heard it was 30.. but some people say 16.

Answer 1

Depends on the age

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the minimum age for employment in non-agricultural employment is 14. Hours worked by 14- and 15-year-olds are limited to:

Non-school hours;
3 hours in a school day;
18 hours in a school week;
8 hours on a non-school day;
40 hours on a non-school week; and
hours between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. (except from June 1 through Labor Day, when evening hours are extended to 9 p.m.)
The FLSA does not limit the number of hours or times of day for workers 16 years and older.

Many states have enacted child labor laws as well. In situations where both the FLSA child labor provisions and state child labor laws apply, the higher minimum standard must be obeyed.

Answer 2

I believe in a day it can be no more than six hours. Even during that time, they are still required to be given a break. I'm not totally positive, but I think that's right.

Answer 3

Bon, The Queen has it right she nows her stuff great answer and right to the point.