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Work hours, night limits and work permits for teens in Massachusetts
The U.S. Department of Labor's state child labor table lists these maximum work hours for minors under sixteen in Massachusetts: 8 hours a day and 48 hours a week, 6 days a week. The same table lists these maximum work hours for sixteen- and seventeen-year-olds in Massachusetts: 9 hours a day and 48 hours a week, 6 days a week.
Educational only. Not legal advice. Sources checked November 2, 2026.
What the official sources say
- The U.S. Department of Labor's state child labor table lists these maximum work hours for minors under sixteen in Massachusetts: 8 hours a day and 48 hours a week, 6 days a week. U.S. Department of Labor, State Child Labor Laws: Hours and Nightwork. Checked November 2, 2026
- The same table lists these maximum work hours for sixteen- and seventeen-year-olds in Massachusetts: 9 hours a day and 48 hours a week, 6 days a week. U.S. Department of Labor, State Child Labor Laws: Hours and Nightwork. Checked November 2, 2026
- The U.S. Department of Labor's table of state employment and age certificates lists an employment certificate (work permit) required for minors under 18 in Massachusetts, issued by schools. U.S. Department of Labor, State Employment/Age Certificate Requirements. Checked November 2, 2026
- The U.S. Department of Labor lists the Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor & Workforce Development as the state labor office for Massachusetts; its listed phone number is 617-626-7100. U.S. Department of Labor, State Labor Offices. Checked November 2, 2026
Official links
- U.S. Department of Labor: state child labor laws
- U.S. Department of Labor: state work permit (employment certificate) rules
- Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor & Workforce Development
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Neighbouring states
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- Work hours, night limits and work permits for teens in Vermont
Questions
Where do these Massachusetts facts come from?
Each fact on this page is copied from an official source: U.S. Department of Labor, State Child Labor Laws: Hours and Nightwork; U.S. Department of Labor, State Employment/Age Certificate Requirements; U.S. Department of Labor, State Labor Offices. We checked that each source still says it on November 2, 2026. Rules and forms change, so open the official link and read the current version before you rely on it.
Is this legal advice?
No. This page is educational only and is not legal advice. KeepMyProof is not a law firm. For advice about your situation, ask a lawyer licensed in Massachusetts or your court's self-help center.
Which papers should I keep for workplace evidence?
A good start: Handbook and policies; Pay stubs, schedules and hours; Messages sent to you; Dated notes of what happened; Complaints you made and the replies; Job reviews and warnings. Keep only papers you are allowed to have, write the date on each note, and keep originals somewhere safe.
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Educational only. Not legal advice.