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This bill updates New Hampshire's youth employment laws by modifying restrictions on work hours for 16 and 17-year-old students during the school year. The bill changes the definition of work hours during the school year, specifying that students can work no more than 35 hours per week when school is in session, with the work week calculation now based on the actual school calendar rather than a predetermined employer work week. It also redefines the summer vacation period as the time between the end of one school year and the beginning of the next, expanding the previous fixed June 1 to Labor Day timeframe. Additionally, the bill introduces new restrictions on nighttime work for students during the school year, prohibiting work after 9:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and after 11:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. These changes aim to balance students' ability to work with their educational commitments, ensuring they have adequate time for studies and rest. The new regulations will take effect on January 1, 2026, giving employers and students time to prepare for the updated work restrictions.

Labor and Employment

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