What is the maximum number of hours a minor may work in a single day?

What is the maximum number of hours a minor may work in a single day?

• A. 6
• B. 8
• C. 10
• D. 12

Answer: (B)

Minors are subject to daily work-hour limits, and the highest amount they can work in one day is eight hours. This upper limit is set to protect schooling and safety, so no matter the situation, eight hours is the maximum allowed in a single day. There are additional rules that can make daily limits tighter based on the minor’s age and whether school is in session (younger teens have stricter limits on school days, older teens have more flexibility on non-school days), but the ceiling remains eight hours. So eight hours is the maximum.