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On a school day, how many hours may a 14 or 15 year old generally work?

No more than 3 hours on a school day.

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  1. Up to 5 hours
  2. Up to 8 hours
  3. Up to 3 hours ✔

Why: The federal limit for 14 and 15 year olds is 3 hours on a day when school is in session, and that includes Fridays.

Huh, didn't know that: When school is not in session, 14 and 15 year olds may generally work up to 8 hours a day and 40 hours a week.

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Answer: Up to 3 hours. The federal limit for 14 and 15 year olds is 3 hours on a day when school is in session, and that includes Fridays.

  1. 29 CFR 570.35 (Cornell LII) www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/29/570.35
    Not more than 3 hours in any 1 day when school is in session, including Fridays
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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