Federal law closely regulates employment of minors, imposing special restrictions on the terms and conditions of employment and additional administrative duties on employers. Employers must be especially careful to strictly comply with these laws because violators are subject to stiff fines.
State laws may also impose restrictions on employment of minors. For instance, some states may impose penalties under workers’ compensation statutes if a minor is injured while working illegally. An employer should investigate these state laws and take steps to comply. The DOL lists various states’ laws regarding employment of minors at the following websites:
The FLSA child labor provisions are intended to ensure that children have the opportunity to obtain an education and prevent them from being employed in occupations and under conditions that may be harmful to their health or well-being.
To meet these goals, the FLSA includes restrictions on hours of work for minors under 16 and prohibits employers from hiring minors in hazardous...
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