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The Pennsylvania Child Labor Law sets restrictions on the hours of work for minors under the age of 18. The exact restrictions depend on the age of the minor and whether or not school is in session.

Minors who are 16 or 17 years old may work up to 8 hours per day on days when school is not in session. They may work up to 6 consecutive days per week, but they must be given at least 24 hours of rest in each calendar week. When school is in session, they may work up to 4 hours per day on school days and up to 8 hours per day on non-school days.

Minors who are 14 or 15 years old may work up to 3 hours per day on school days and up to 8 hours per day on non-school days. They may work up to 6 consecutive days per week, but they must be given at least 24 hours of rest in each calendar week. They are not allowed to work before 7 a.m. or after 7 p.m. on school days, and they are not allowed to work before 7 a.m. or after 9 p.m. on non-school days.

Minors who are under the age of 14 may only work in certain occupations, such as delivering newspapers or working as actors or models. They are not allowed to work in other occupations, such as manufacturing or construction.

Employers who violate the Pennsylvania Child Labor Law by allowing minors to work more hours than are allowed or in prohibited occupations may be subject to fines and penalties.