Extension of teen labor laws with a consent form.

 

The purpose of this bill is to allow students ages 14-15 to work until 8:00 pm on a school night with a consent form

signed by the student, guardian, and employer. The bill aims to give students more opportunities to make money and gain

valuable work experience, as well as balance responsibilities.

 

Teens under 15 in Minnesota don't have enough opportunity to gain work experience. Working until 7 pm for only 3 hours a

day on school nights does not give enough opportunity for kids to make anywhere near enough money to be sustainable, and

teens should be given the opportunity to work later if they desire. According to the Federal Reserve survey for young

workers, 56% of part-time workers are unhappy with their current schedule, wanting more hours.

 

School night- any night (Monday through Thursday) that is followed by a scheduled school day.

Student employee- a student aged 14-15 who is working a part-time job, as well as attending a public or private school

Employer- a company or person that employs people

Extended work hours- allowance for a student to work up until 8:00 pm on a school night, with the authorization of this

bill.

Consent from the Employer, the student, and the guardian - written confirmation agreeing to work the extended hours.

 

 

No funding needed.

 

After the form has been signed, employers who violate the bill by making student employees work past the extended hours

will face fines up to $300, and repeat offenders will be suspended from hiring student employees for 90 days.

 

Effective on September 8th, 2026.