What hours can a 16 or 17 year old work in Kentucky?
The Department of Labor child labor table, revised July 15, 2025, lists 6 hours a day and 30 hours a week on a school day. Parental permission and a grade point average of at least 2.0 can raise the week to 40 hours for a 16 or 17 year old in Kentucky.
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