The Division of Labor Standards enforces the statutes that govern the maximum and prohibited hours of work as well as the type of work permitted for minors. Information for youth ages 14-17 for working papers, safety and health on the job, and filling out job applications.16 - Basic minimum age for employment. 16 and 17: Can work up to 8 hours on school days, 9 hours on nonschool days, and 30 hours per school week. Under the FLSA, 16 and 17yearolds may be employed for unlimited hours in any nonagricultural, nonhazardous position. Minors ages 16-18 years old may not work after 10pm or before 5am on a night preceding a school day. There are also restrictions on how early and late a minor may work (7am 7pm for 14 and 15 year olds, and 6am 11pm for 16 and 17 year olds). Once an employee turns 18 years of age, they can work any job, including hazardous positions. What hours can minors work? There are many restrictions for 14 or 15yearold employees on the federal level.