Information for youth ages 14-17 for working papers, safety and health on the job, and filling out job applications. Minors 14 and 15 may not work more than 40 hours a week; 16 and 17 year-olds may not work more than 48 hours a week.During normal school sessions, minors ages 14 and 15 may work a maximum of three hours per day, up to 18 hours per week. A minor aged 14 or 15 years old can work up to 40 hours a week during Spring, Winter, and Summer Break. You will generally want to look for jobs in food service. Supervision permit may be issued allowing 14 and 15 year old minors to work until p. Minors between 10 and 11 years of age may be hired as handharvest laborers if a Department of Labor waiver has been granted. Minors under 14 are not allowed to work, with limited exceptions, such as acting or performing, delivering newspapers, or working in agriculture. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) protects minors from hazardous and exploitative employment. Lmk when you find out because I'm 15 and I'm also struggling with finding a job in the city.