Are There Restrictions On The Hours A Minor Can Work?

Home English FAQs Labor and Employment Missouri

Are There Restrictions On The Hours A Minor Can Work?

Minors under the age of 16 may be employed:

Between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. during the school year
Between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. from June 1 through Labor Day
No more than three hours a day on school days
No more than eight hours a day on nonschool days
No more than six days or 40 hours in a week

Other Missouri Labor and Employment FAQs

Q: What Is The Minimum Age For Employment?
A: Minors under the age of 14 are allowed to work only in limited areas such as the entertainment industry. An entertainment permit is required to do so. A minor who is … More
Q: Are Certain Occupations Prohibited For Minors?
A: Prohibited occupations generally involve dangerous equipment (cookers, slicers), dangerous materials (such as toxic chemicals), or dangerous duties (driving, … More
Q: What If Missouri And Federal Child Labor Law Do Not Agree?
A: The federal law (Fair Labor Standards Act) applies when a company does over $500,000 in annual business, or their employees engage in interstate commerce. When both … More
Q: Does My Employer Have To Provide Rest Or Meal Breaks?
A: Rest breaks are not required by state law; however these issues might be addressed by company policy, or could be covered by union contract. More
Q: Are Benefits Such As Vacation, Sick Leave And Health Insurance Required?
A: Missouri has no law requiring paid vacations for private sector employment nor does it have a law that requires employers to offer any type of fringe benefit, such as … More
Q: Can My Employer Fire Me Without Reason Or Notice?
A: Missouri is an employment "at will" state. An employer can fire an employee for any reason as long as that reason is not illegal. More
Q: Can An Employer Require Their Employees To Work More Than Eight Hours A Day Or More Than 40 Hours Per Week?
A: There are no Missouri laws which restrict the number of hours an employer can require an employee to work. If the employee refuses to work the requested hours, the … More
Q: What is the minimum wage in Missouri?
A: The minimum wage is currently $7.05 per hour. The Missouri Minimum Wage and Overtime Law is not enforced by the state. Persons wishing to collect wages owed must file … More
Q: How Do I File An Initial Claim For Benefits?
A: The Internet claim filing system is available 24 hours a day, except between 11:30 PM on Saturday and 12:31 AM on Sunday, Central Time. To file your claim using the … More
Q: How Are My Benefits Figured?
A: During your claim benefit year, you are entitled to a weekly benefit amount for weeks you are totally or partially unemployed providing that you meet all requirements … More