Can a minor in Tennessee be worked past 12 am on a school night?

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Can a minor in Tennessee be worked past 12 am on a school night?

When I was 16 I was worked past midnight on a
school night.

Asked on June 26, 2019 under Employment Labor Law, Tennessee

Answers:

M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 4 years ago | Contributor

In TN, minors 16 and 17 years of age may not be employed past midnight Sunday through Thursday, preceding a school day. And even for this, they must have a signed a parental consent form and can work up to midnight no more than 3 nights per week.

M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 4 years ago | Contributor

In TN, minors 16 and 17 years of age may not be employed past midnight Sunday through Thursday, preceding a school day. And even for this, they must have a signed a parental consent form and can work up to midnight no more than 3 nights per week. 


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