Gov. Paul LePage has signed into law a bill to ease Maine’s child labor restrictions so teenagers can work longer hours. The bill signed today by the governor will allow students to work as many as 24 hours rather than the 20 per week under current law. It also increases from four to six the number of hours students can work on school days. Students can work as late as 10:15 p.m. on nights before school. Supporters said the new law helps businesses looking for youthful help, and also helps teenagers who need the money.
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