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The main law regulating child labor in the United States is the Fair Labor Standards Act.For non-agricultural jobs, children under 14 may not be employed, children between 14 and 16 may be employed in allowed occupations during limited hours, and children between 16 and 17 may be employed for unlimited hours in non-hazardous occupations. [2]
In 1980, David Koch pledged to "abolish" child labor laws as a part of his vice president campaign on the Libertarian ticket. In 1982, Ronald Reagan expanded the legal range of jobs permitted for children ages 14 and 15, and made it easier for employers to pay less than minimum wage. [37] States have varying laws covering youth employment.
The agency also administers child labor, minimum wage, and other labor laws. The Virginia Apprenticeship Council and the Safety and Health Codes Board are the advisory bodies formally constituted in the Code of Virginia which are affiliated with the agency. [7] The agency is currently led by Gary G. Pan, who has served as commissioner since ...
In 2023, the U.S. Department of Labor released data saying it investigated 955 cases involving child labor violations, a 14% jump from 2022. Within those cases, the department says it found nearly ...
Lawmakers could eliminate work permits for 14- and 15-year-olds, but the DWD says the loss of fees could impact their enforcement ability.
Other measures to loosen child labor laws have been passed into law in New Jersey, New Hampshire and Iowa. Iowa Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a law last year allowing teens aged 16 and 17 to ...
14: Maximum of 8 hours per day and 40 hours per week during the non-school day period; During the school day can only work 3 hours per day and 18 hours per school week; Arizona law further limits employment of children under the age of 16 making it unlawful for a child under the age of 16 to work between the hours of 9:30 p.m. and 6 a.m.
Minors aren’t allowed to work full 40-hour work weeks during the school year. Here’s what to know for teens and employers in the workforce.