Ages 16 & 17 Older teens are allowed to work for up to 48 hours over the course of the week. 16 and 17-year-olds are allowed to work between 5 a.m. and 10 p.m. most days and as late as a.m. on nights before nonschool days.
A child who is 16 or 17 has no restrictions on the number of hours or times of day they may work. There are hour restrictions only for children who are 14 and 15, with separate state and federal laws that cover their work hours.
Workers under age 18 must get a 30-minute break if they work for 6 or more consecutive hours. Night work is not allowed for minors of these ages during these hours: 14 and 15: 7 pm (9 pm from June 1st – Labor Day) to 7 am. 16 and 17: Can work until a.m.(16 year olds) or 1am (17 year olds) on non-school nights.
In South Carolina, there is no state-specific law that limits the number of hours an adult employee can work straight in a single day or week. However, certain industry-specific regulations and collective bargaining agreements may impose limits to ensure safety and protect workers' rights.
How To File a Wage Complaint: Fax form: Attn: Wages and Child Labor. Fax: 803-896-7680. Mail: South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation. Wages and Child Labor. P.O. Box 11329. Columbia, SC 29211-1329.
South Carolina On-Call Laws Under the FLSA, employers must compensate employees for on-call time if it is predominantly spent for the employer's benefit and restricts the employee's ability to use the time for personal purposes.
Minors 14 and 15 years of age When school is in session, they may work a maximum of 3 hours a day on school days, a maximum of 8 hours a day on non-school days, a maximum of 18 hours a week during school weeks. They may work between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. They may not work during school hours.
Legal Hours and Jobs for Minors Minors are also not allowed to work before 7 a.m. or after 7 p.m., except between June 1 and Labor Day when the evening hour is extended to 9 p.m. This age group cannot work during school hours. No federal laws restrict how many hours 16- to 18-year-olds can work.
There is no requirement under South Carolina law for an employer to provide employees with breaks or a lunch period.