Wage and Hour Division’s Post

Federal child labor laws prohibit the employment of kids under the age of 16 in any workplace where goods are manufactured? Safe first jobs allow young people to develop skills, earn money, and gain valuable experience—these are the kinds of good jobs that can put young workers on the path to good careers. For the Wage & Hour Division, U.S. Department of Labor, protecting children in the workplace has always been and continues to be a top priority. Learn more about #ChildLabor laws at: https://lnkd.in/eskWb9QY

📌 Since 1938, child labor laws in the U.S. have delicately balanced economic advancement with protecting young workers. ⚒ Despite abolishing slavery long ago, recent developments in certain states are rolling back child labor regulations due to economic pressures and industry demands. 📜 #children #labor #childlabor #childrensrights #usa #regulation #protection

🔍 Are You Aware of NY State's Strict Child Labor Laws? With summer around the corner, it's essential to understand the regulations surrounding the employment of minors. New York has one of the most stringent child labor laws in the U.S. Here are some key points you should know: Minors under 18 can work max 8 hours/day, 6 days/week 14-15-year-olds can work max 40 hours/week 16-17-year-olds can work max 48 hours/week Special conditions for farm work permits for 12-13-year-olds 📘 To ensure your business stays compliant, read our detailed blog post 👉 https://hubs.la/Q02FtP_N0 #ChildLabor #Compliance #HumanResources #NewYorkState

An ongoing labor shortage has sparked a movement in many states to roll back child labor laws. This means minors could soon be serving alcohol and working later hours. But would this solution create more problems?: https://bit.ly/44WmWFh #Workers #ChildLaborLaws #PersonalFinance #WealthManagement #FinancialPlanning #FinancialAdvisor

Legislation around child labor continues evolving in the US, with some states loosening restrictions and others expanding protections. To understand the full conversation, it's important to know where child labor laws came from. #childlabor #childlaborlaws #laborlaws #flsa #departmentoflabor

Each new year, regulations and employment laws often change at federal, state, and local levels. In Maryland, this year there are changes to family leave requirements, minimum wage, anti-discrimination laws, and more. Not sure how these are going to impact your business? We can help with this, and to simplify ALL of your HR needs so you can have less headaches and focus your time on what really matters. Ask us how 👉 https://loom.ly/P01OH6g

When it comes to local employment laws that apply to certain incorporated or unincorporated areas, employers often face the challenge of determining whether a new ordinance applies to their specific workplace location. The latest GovDocs Compliance Conundrum article explores this topic further and covers the following: - What is Considered an Unincorporated Area? - San Mateo County Minimum Wage - Bernalillo County Paid Leave - Los Angeles County Human Trafficking Prevention #location #employmentlawcompliance #incorporated #unincorporated #staycompliantpartneringwithgovdocs GovDocs, Inc

⚠ Approximately 550 violations of #child employment laws were discovered by Wage Inspectorate Victoria along the Victorian surf-coast. Common breaches included: - employers failing to hold the required license - children working excessive hours - children working outside the scope of permitted hours - employers failing to provide appropriate supervision - children receiving inadequate rest breaks. A breach of child employment laws is bad enough, and these breaches have MAJOR implications for both #OHS and #childsafety #compliance in #Victoria. Unsure of your obligations relating to young workers? We can help. https://lnkd.in/gYXTURMD