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This question is about Kansas.
How many hours can a minor work in Kansas?
In Kansas, a minor can work different amounts of hours depending on their age and other factors. Here is a breakdown of the number of hours different age groups of minors can work in Kansas:
14- and 15-year-old minors
When school is in session these minors have the ability to work:
3 hours per school day
8 hours per non-school day
18 total per school week
40 hours total per non-school week or six full-time days per week
Minors at the ages of 14 and 15 in Kansas are not allowed to work before 7 am or after 7 pm. However, they are allowed to work as late as 9 pm from June 1st until Labor Day (School summer vacation) with the exception of the night preceding a school day. These minors are also only allowed to work outside of school hours when school is in session.
16- and 17-year-old minors
When school is in session these minors have the ability to work:
8 hours per school day
40 hours per school week
48 total per non-school week
No more than 6 consecutive workdays ( six work days in a row)
In general, Kansas allows 16- and 17-year-old minors to work an unlimited number of hours, however, these minors can not work in any occupation that is considered to be hazardous.
In addition, 16- and 17-year-old minors may not work in an establishment open to the public between 10 pm and 6 am unless another employee at least 18 years of age also works during the same hours as the minor.
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