The bill amends Section 3 of P.L.1940, c.153 (C.34:2-21.3) regarding the working hours of minors in New Jersey. It maintains the existing restrictions on minors under 18 years of age, including a maximum of six consecutive workdays, 40 hours per week, and 8 hours per day. However, it introduces a new provision allowing minors aged 16 to 18 to work up to 50 hours in one week and 10 hours in one day during the period from the last day of the school year until Labor Day. Additionally, the bill clarifies that the section does not apply to minors employed by summer resident camps, conferences, or retreats operated by nonprofit or religious organizations, unless the work is primarily general maintenance or food service.

The bill also specifies that minors under 16 years of age have restrictions on working hours, including not working before 7 a.m. or after 7 p.m. during the school year, and limits on the number of hours they can work on school days and weeks. It retains existing exceptions for certain types of employment, such as little league umpires and professional athletes, with specific conditions. The act is set to take effect immediately upon enactment.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 34:2-21.3
Advance Law: 34:2-21.3
Pamphlet Law: 34:2-21.3