Students in Work Experience Programs
[Labor Code 1391.1]

  • students between the ages of sixteen (16) and eighteen (18) years of age enrolled in work experience programs approved by the State Department of Education or in work experience education programs conducted by private schools may work after 10:00 p. m. but not later than 12:30 a. m., providing:
    • such employment is not detrimental to the health, education, or welfare of such minors
    • approval of parent and work experience coordinator has been obtained
  • if minor works any time during the hours from 10:00 p. m. to 12:30 a.m., he/ she shall be paid for work during that time at a rate which is not less than minimum wage paid to adults.