According to labor law, what is the maximum allowable of hours worked?

Answer by  patti (29325)

Labor laws limit the number of hours worked by kids under the age of 17. Otherwise, there is no limit to the number of hours.

Answer by  Mary (2095)

This depends on your state's specific labor laws. If you are in a right to work state, you can contract and be scheduled for any hours. However, in California there are maximum daily and weekly limits.

Answer by  mb (5482)

Minors cannot work more than 40 hours combined school and work. Other than that there is no limit to the hours you can work, you do have rights to breaks.

Answer by  Maria99 (108)

Labor laws are determined by the state. Therefore, each state has its' own laws. Most states do not have a maximum limit except for minors.

Answer by  technogeek (6640)

Maximum hours are whatever you agreed to, but you are not allowed to work seven straight days or any 24 hour days. If you agree to 5 - 16 hour shifts, then you work what you agreed to.

Answer by  muralibabu (18)

According to the labour law, the maximum hours allowed to work the company (or) In a organisation is eight hours only.