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Question:
How many hours can a minor work per day / work per week?

Answer:
RESTRICTIONS FOR HOURS WORKED:
1. Minors under 16 years of age are prohibited from working:
a. Before 7:00 a.m. or after 7:00 p.m. when school is in session
b. Before 7:00 a.m. or after 9.00 p.m. when school is NOT in session or during a school holiday of five (5) or more days
c. More than 3 hours in a school day
d. More than 18 hours in a school week
e. More than 8 hours a day when school is NOT in session
f. More than 40 hours per week when school is NOT in session
2. Minors 16 and 17 years of age are prohibited from working, when school is in session:
a. Before 7:00 a.m. Monday thru Friday
b. After 11:00 p.m. Sunday thru Thursday

Please visit the following links for reference

Ohio Minor Wage Law
Minor Labor Law Poster
Parent or Guardian Consent Form
Minor Wage Agreement
Prohibited Occupations for Minors
Quick Reference Guidelines For Employment Of Minors
Federal Minor Labor Laws (USDOL)


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