Q: I work part time and my boss told me I need to cut back hours. Can I legally tell him no and continue to work my hours?
I am an 18 year old high school student working part time and my boss told me I need to cut back on hours. Can I legally tell him no because I am allowed to work those hours?
A: The Fair Labor Standards Act does not impose any restrictions on the number of hours you are allowed to work as an 18-year-old high school student, so your boss is legally incorrect if he has told you your hours are limited based on your age. However, the Fair Labor Standards Act also does not guarantee employees any specific number of hours to work each week. If your boss ultimately decides to cut your hours, this act alone does not give rise to a legal claim against your employer.
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