This bill amends New Jersey's child labor laws to extend the working hours for minors aged 14 and 15 who are employed as professional athletes by national sports associations, leagues, or teams. Specifically, it allows these minors to work beyond 11:30 p.m. if their employment is a continuation of a workday that began before that time, provided they have a special written permit from their parents or legal guardians. This change aims to accommodate situations where work may extend due to travel or delays related to matches or games.

Additionally, the bill maintains existing restrictions on working hours for minors, including limits on the number of hours worked per week and per day, as well as specific time frames during which they may work. It also clarifies that minors between 16 and 18 years of age may work up to 50 hours in one week and 10 hours in one day during the summer months, while ensuring that the provisions do not apply to certain types of employment, such as at summer camps, unless the work is primarily maintenance or food service. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon enactment.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 34:2-21.3