File electronically here or complete the Child Labor Complaint Form to file complaint against an employer. 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. Work certificates are not required for 16 and 17yearolds. There are no restrictions on hours of work that a 16 or 17 year old minor may perform when school is not in session. No Hour Restrictions: Minors aged 16 and 17 are exempt from the strict hour and scheduling restrictions that apply to younger workers. 16 and 17: Can work up to 8 hours on school days, 9 hours on nonschool days, and 30 hours per school week. Read Section 71-3106 - Employment of Minors Between 14 and 16 Years of Age, S.C. Code Regs. According to Colorado child labor laws, minors may not work more than 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week. Under federal law, the minimum working age is 14with exceptions for specific agricultural and nonagricultural jobs.