Oregon Labor Market Information System

Main Menu

Data Tools
Bookmark and Share
Where Can 14-17 Year Olds Work?

Published Dec-15-2009

 
Child labor laws protect young people in the work force. Although minors are not required to have a work permit, there are laws and restrictions about the kind of work and hours allowed for people age 14 to 17 years old. You, your parents, and your employer should know the following info:

For 14 and 15 year olds:

When school is in session

  • No work during school hours
  • Three hours per day max on school days
  • Eight hours per day max on non-school days
  • 18 hours maximum per week
  • May work between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.

When school is not in session (from June 1 through Labor Day)

  • Up to eight hours per day
  • 40 hours per week maximum

For 16 and 17 year olds at any time of the year:

  • May work any hour of the day
  • 44 hours maximum per week

Source: Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries