If you are 16 or 17 years old, you can do any job that has not been declared hazardous by the Secretary of Labor.

States also have rules, and employers must comply with both. Check your state’s work laws: www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/state

If you are 16 or 17 years old, you can be employed for unlimited hours in any occupation other than those declared hazardous by the Secretary of Labor.