How many hours can a minor work in Minnesota?

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The amount of hours that a minor can work in Minnesota depends on the age of the minor and the nature of the work. In general, minors can work no more than 8 hours a day, 40 hours a week during school time, and 48 hours a week during break Minors are also not allowed to work before 7 am or after 7 pm, and must have an hour break for every five hours worked while school is in session.

In Minnesota, minors under the age of 14 may not be employed except in the following situations:

as a newspaper carrier (at least 11 years of age)
in a family business
in agriculture (at least 12 years of age and with parental/guardian consent)
as an actor, actress or model
as a youth athletic program referee (at least 11 years of age and with parental or guardian consent)

Minnesota minors between the ages of 14 and 15 years old can work the following:

no more than 8 hours per day
48 hours per week
may not work before 7 am or after 7 pm during the school year
can only work three hours on a school day, eight hours on a non-school day, and 18 hours in a school week.

Minors between the ages of 16 and 17 may not work more than 8 hours per day, or 40 hours per week, and may not work before 6 am or after 11 pm, except during summer months, when they may work until midnight and up to 48 hours. No other limit is set for the hours that 16- and 17-year-olds can work. High school graduates who are 17 years old do not have work hour restrictions.