The Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) sets federal child labor requirements, establishing a floor for maximum hours among minor workers in designated age bands. Even though economic predictions suggest fewer minors will join the workforce this summer than in years past, estimates nonetheless indicate this segment of the workforce will gain almost 800,000 jobs from May through July. Allowable work hours shift during the summer, so employers must ensure they understand their current legal obligations regarding younger workers.
The FLSA and its implementing regulations regarding youth employment limit minors to working specific hours and times depending on whether school is in session.
There are no maximum hours for this cohort when working in non-hazardous occupations. For information on the jobs U.S. DOL’s Wage and Hour Division deems hazardous, employers should refer to FLSA regulations at 29 CFR 1910.570.
This group can work 18 hours per week when school is in session, a max that jumps to 40 hours when school is out – including during summer vacation. In addition to weekly limits, 14- and 15-year-olds can only work three hours each school day, though they can work eight hours on non-school days. Typically, these employees can only work from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m., but the end of the workday extends to 9 p.m. from June 1 through Labor Day. Importantly, DOL considers school to be in session...
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