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Both the federal and state government have laws governing the employment of minors. Child
labor laws cover a wide range of industries and, depending on your state, a broad range of age
groups. If an employer is considering hiring any individual under the age of 18, it is essential
they ensure they are in compliance with both state and federal youth labor laws to ensure that
they or the minor they seek to employee have the proper authorization to do so. Remember
when dealing with laws from both federal and state governments, the stricter law governs.
Federal Child Labor Laws
In the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the federal government has set minimum age
requirements for youth seeking to perform work and the employment limitations on individuals
under the age of 18. The law differentiates between non-agricultural and agriculteral employer.
For non-agricultural employers, children or youth under the age of 14 are prohibited from
working unless they are employed 1) by the parents in non-hazardous occupations, 2) as actors
or performers, 3) in delivering newspapers, or 4) as homeworkers in the making of wreaths
made from natural elements.
Children ages 14 and 15 may work, but are limited in the hours and occupations that they work.
Children ages 16 and 17 may work, but cannot be employed in industries the Department of
Labor determines to be too hazardous.
For more information on federal child labor laws, visit the DOL's YouthRules! webpage..
State Child Labor Laws
State child labor laws vary from state to state. Remember some states require minors to have
work permits before they can be employed. Below are the websites addressing each state's
child labor laws.
labor laws cover a wide range of industries and, depending on your state, a broad range of age
groups. If an employer is considering hiring any individual under the age of 18, it is essential
they ensure they are in compliance with both state and federal youth labor laws to ensure that
they or the minor they seek to employee have the proper authorization to do so. Remember
when dealing with laws from both federal and state governments, the stricter law governs.
Federal Child Labor Laws
In the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the federal government has set minimum age
requirements for youth seeking to perform work and the employment limitations on individuals
under the age of 18. The law differentiates between non-agricultural and agriculteral employer.
For non-agricultural employers, children or youth under the age of 14 are prohibited from
working unless they are employed 1) by the parents in non-hazardous occupations, 2) as actors
or performers, 3) in delivering newspapers, or 4) as homeworkers in the making of wreaths
made from natural elements.
Children ages 14 and 15 may work, but are limited in the hours and occupations that they work.
Children ages 16 and 17 may work, but cannot be employed in industries the Department of
Labor determines to be too hazardous.
For more information on federal child labor laws, visit the DOL's YouthRules! webpage..
State Child Labor Laws
State child labor laws vary from state to state. Remember some states require minors to have
work permits before they can be employed. Below are the websites addressing each state's
child labor laws.
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* Mississippi has child labor laws, but has chosen not to include any information about
them on their website. To find information about Mississippi's child labor laws, click
here and then navigate, per the instructions on the site, to Chapter 71, Title 1.
them on their website. To find information about Mississippi's child labor laws, click
here and then navigate, per the instructions on the site, to Chapter 71, Title 1.
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can and do change and interpretations vary among jurisdictions, so all information is presented on an “as-is”
basis. This site is for informational purposes only.
This site is not intended to constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. Additionally, no
attorney-client relationship has been created by your visiting and reading this site. Please consult a legal
professional before taking any action you believe may result in liability or litigation. Nothing on this site creates
an express or implied contract. While efforts are made to present only accurate and current information, laws
can and do change and interpretations vary among jurisdictions, so all information is presented on an “as-is”
basis. This site is for informational purposes only.
