This bill amends the Youth Employment Law to clarify and limit the working hours of minors aged 16 and 17 during the school year. Specifically, it stipulates that these minors may not work more than 35 hours per week when school is in session, excluding school vacation weeks. The definition of "school vacation" is updated to refer to the period between the end of one school year and the beginning of the next, rather than the previous definition of June 1 through Labor Day. Additionally, the bill maintains that minors cannot work more than 6 consecutive days or 48 hours in a week during school vacations, with an exception for those working at summer camps.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a new provision regarding night work, stating that minors are prohibited from working later than 9:00 p.m. from Sunday to Thursday, and later than 11:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday during the school year. This new section aims to ensure that minors have adequate time for rest and academic responsibilities. The changes will take effect on January 1, 2026.

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Introduced: 276-A:4