What hours can a 16 or 17 year old work in New Jersey?
The Department of Labor child labor table, revised July 15, 2025, lists 8 hours a day, 40 hours a week, and 6 days. From the last day of school through Labor Day the table allows up to 10 hours a day and 50 hours a week for a 16 or 17 year old in New Jersey.
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