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title: "New Hampshire Child Labor Laws for Family Businesses | Kids Payroll"
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description: "Child labor laws in New Hampshire: minimum working age, hour restrictions, work permit requirements, and family business exemptions for 2026."
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# New Hampshire

Child Labor Laws for Family Businesses

Last updated: July 15, 2025

Min. Wage: $7.25/hr (follows federal)

New Hampshire Department of Labor (https://www.nh.gov/labor)

### Family Business Exemptions Most Important

Exemptions Available

- Follows federal parental exemption.

### Minimum Working Age

12 years old for certain jobs outside school hours.

Exceptions:

- No state minimum when employed by parent (follows federal parental exemption).

### Hours Restrictions

Under 14

- 12+ may work certain jobs outside school hours.

Ages 14-15

- Max 3 hrs on school days, 8 hrs on non-school days.
- Max 23 hrs during school weeks, 48 hrs during school vacation.
- Max 6 days/week.

Ages 16-17

- If in school: 30 hrs/week, 48 hrs/week on vacation. Up to 6 days/week.

### Nightwork Restrictions

### Permitted Job Types

### Work Permit Requirements

No Permits Required

- New Hampshire does not require formal work permits.

### Recordkeeping Requirements

### Key Considerations

This information is for general educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Laws change frequently. Always verify current requirements with your state's Department of Labor (https://www.nh.gov/labor) and the U.S. Department of Labor (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/child-labor).

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VT Vermont: https://kidspayroll.com/state-labor-laws/vermont/
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