How many hours can a minor work in Louisiana?

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 week or six full-time days per week

Minors at the ages of 14 and 15 in Louisiana are not allowed to work before 7am 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, Louisiana 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. The state also requires anyone working under the age of 18 to obtain a work permit from their school or school board before they can begin working.

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.