In New Jersey, there are specific working hour restrictions for minors to ensure their safety and well-being.
For minors aged 14 and 15, they are allowed to work up to 3 hours on a school day and up to 8 hours on a non-school day. During a school week, they can work a maximum of 18 hours, while during a non-school week, they can work up to 40 hours. Additionally, they are not permitted to work before 7 a.m. or after 7 p.m., except from June 1 through Labor Day, when they can work until 9 p.m.
For minors aged 16 and 17, the restrictions are slightly more lenient. They can work up to 8 hours on a school day and up to 8 hours on a non-school day. During a school week, they can work a maximum of 30 hours, while during a non-school week, they can work up to 40 hours. They are not allowed to work before 6 a.m. or after 11 p.m. on a school night, but they can work until midnight on a non-school night.
In summary, New Jersey has established clear guidelines for the working hours of minors to protect their educational commitments and overall well-being. For 14 and 15-year-olds, the maximum working hours are limited to 3 hours on school days and 8 hours on non-school days, with a weekly cap of 18 hours during school weeks and 40 hours during non-school weeks. They are restricted from working before 7 a.m. or after 7 p.m., except in the summer months when they can work until 9 p.m. For 16 and 17-year-olds, the rules allow for up to 8 hours of work on both school and non-school days, with a weekly limit of 30 hours during school weeks and 40 hours during non-school weeks. They cannot work before 6 a.m. or after 11 p.m. on school nights, but they are allowed to work until midnight on non-school nights.
