New York State Working Papers Quiz

What is the minimum age requirement to obtain working papers in New York State?

• 10 years old

• 14 years old

• 16 years old

• 18 years old

How many hours per week can a 14 or 15-year-old legally work during the school year in New York State?

• 18 hours

• 14 hours

• 20 hours

• 16 hours

Which of the following occupations is prohibited for minors under 18 in New York State?

• Office work

• Retail sales

• Mining

• Babysitting

During the summer, how many hours per day can a 14 or 15-year-old work in New York State?

• 6 hours

• 7 hours

• 8 hours

• 5 hours

What is the latest time a 16 or 17-year-old can legally work until on a school night in New York State?

• 9:00 PM

• 10:00 PM

• 11:00 PM

• 12:00 AM

How many hours per day can a 16 or 17-year-old work during the school year in New York State?

• 4 hours

• 6 hours

• 8 hours

• No limit, as long as it doesn't interfere with school

What type of parental consent is required for a minor to obtain working papers in New York State?

• Signed Application/Written consent

• Verbal consent over the phone

• Notarized letter

• No consent is required

During non-school weeks like Summer Break, how many hours per week can a 14 or 15-year-old legally work in New York State?

• 28 hours

• 40 hours

• 35 hours

• 30 hours

Which of the following jobs is a 14 or 15-year-old NOT allowed to do in New York State?

• Grocery store clerk

• Library assistant

• Construction worker

• Camp counselor

What is the earliest time a 14 or 15-year-old can start work on a non-school day in New York State?

• 6:00 AM

• 7:00 AM

• 8:00 AM

• 5:00 AM