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Teen labor law by state — all 50 states

Pick a state to see its plain-English teen labor law summary — minimum work age, daily and weekly hour caps for 14, 15, 16, and 17 year olds, whether a state work permit is required, and the top restricted occupations. Every page cites the underlying state code and US DOL Wage & Hour Division reference.

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All 50 states

What you'll find on each state page

  • Hour caps by age for 14, 15, 16, and 17 year olds — both school-in-session (typical school calendar) and summer / school-out caps.
  • Work-permit details — whether one is required, which ages it applies to, who issues it, and how to obtain it (with a direct PDF link where the state publishes one).
  • Restricted occupations — the top federal hazardous orders plus any state-specific additions.
  • Citations — the exact state code section that governs the rules, plus a link to the state's Department of Labor Wage & Hour Division page.
  • Spanish translations available for 50 states — a Spanish link appears at the top of those state pages.