Minors ages 16 and 17 may not engage in any occupation deemed hazardous, as defined under the 17 Hazardous Occupations Orders of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Minors 16 and 17 years of age.In South Carolina, the law sets a clear boundary: generally, no employment is authorized for minors under the age of 14. 16 and 17 year olds that are enrolled in school may not work more than 6 consecutive days or 30 hours per week during the school calendar week. 16 and 17: May work the same hours as those who are 18 years old. At least 18 years old (you may register at 17 years and 10 months). Nonworker A person who does not do any work in the calendar year preceding the survey. 3,1933 Harry Flood Byrd 1_____ William H. Thompson 1! The Republic created Bexar County that year, carving it out of vast landholdings. A percent of the civilian labor force 16 years old and over.