Minor employment more than 40 hours

Question

I am just wondering since I'm 17, and once I find a job, is there anyway I can work more than max hours ? I know for minors the max is 40 hours but with consent from my parents(which I already have, they already explained they would let me work more) is there any strings I can pull to allow this?

Answer 1

Laws for hours that minors can work are STATE laws, so you'd have to say what state you are in.

Answer 2

Maybe if you had two jobs, but why would you want to work so much.  You're 17 go out with your friends.

Answer 3

I'm sure it depends on the state you live in.  In NY, a 17-year-old can work up to 48 hours when school isn't in session, but only 28 when school is in session.  I don't see how it would matter that you are home-schooled, as I'm sure the intention of the law is to make sure that you can devote a reasonable amount of time to study.