This bill amends existing child labor laws in New Jersey 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 games or matches.

Additionally, the bill maintains the existing restrictions on working hours for minors, including the stipulation that they cannot work more than six consecutive days or exceed 40 hours in a week. It also clarifies that minors between 16 and 18 years of age may work up to 50 hours in one week and up to 10 hours in one day during the summer months, specifically from the last day of school until Labor Day. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon enactment.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 34:2-21.3