PHR Question #134: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is B. 4 hours per school day. FLSA child labor rules for 14-15 year olds cap school-day work at 3 hours, so allowing 4 hours on a school day directly violates the law.

Question

An organization would like to hire a 15-year old for some duties in their business. Which one of the following rules would be breaking the requirements of the child labor provisions of the FLSA?

Options

ANon-school hours only
B4 hours per school day
C8 hours in a non-school day
D18 hours per school week

Explanation

FLSA child labor rules for 14-15 year olds cap school-day work at 3 hours, so allowing 4 hours on a school day directly violates the law.

Common mistakes.

A. Restricting a 14-15 year old to non-school hours only is a compliant practice that aligns with FLSA child labor requirements.
C. 8 hours in a non-school day is the exact maximum permitted by FLSA for workers aged 14-15, so it meets but does not break the requirement.
D. 18 hours per school week is the maximum allowed under FLSA for this age group, so it is at the legal limit and does not violate the provisions.

Concept tested. FLSA child labor hour restrictions for minors aged 14-15

Reference. https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/child-labor/rules

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