The maximum number of hours a minor may work on the day before a school day is:

• A. 6
• B. 7
• C. 8
• D. 9

Answer: (C)

Minors face strict daily work-hour limits under California child labor rules, which separate school days from non-school days. The day before a school day is treated as a non-school day for scheduling purposes, so a minor may work up to eight hours on that day, assuming other requirements (age, permits, safety rules) are met. This setup protects schooling while still allowing some work opportunity when the next day isn’t a full school day. If it were a school day, the limit would be smaller, typically around three hours, with other restrictions also applying.