Hours Deviation

An employer can apply to modify the starting and ending time of a 16 or 17 year old minor by completing one of the available deviation applications.

The General Hours Deviation application is used by an employer to request a modification to the starting and/or ending times for all 16 or 17 year old minors working at their location.  The minor's parent must give written consent for the minor to work the deviated hours.  A minor cannot be required to work deviated hours by the employer.

The Individual Hours Deviation application is used by an employer to request a modification to the starting and/or ending times for a specific 16 or 17 year old minor working at their location. The minor's parent must give written consent for the minor to work the deviated hours.  A minor cannot be required to work deviated hours by the employer.

You can complete a Deviation application through our online portal at the following links:

• Online Application for General Hours Deviation (the Employer must maintain written parental consent with the application at the work location)
  
  
• Online Application for Individual Hours Deviation (the Employer must provide written parental consent with the application to the Wage and Hour Division)