Child Labor Provisions

There are many provisions protecting the employment of minors in the United States. Such laws and regulations are designed to protect the treatment of minors in the workplace, as well as regulate the types of duties they can be hired to perform. Employers who fail to meet the standards set in place by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) may face serious legal consequences for their actions towards employees who are minors.

When it comes to hiring minors, employers should be aware of restrictions on types of work minors can perform, how many hours they can work, and how they should be compensated. If your child or someone you know has been the victim of unfair labor practices, contact the San Antonio employment attorneys of Melton & Kumler, LLP at 1-800-681-6932.

Child Labor Requirements

Although specific laws may vary from state to state, companies usually:

• Are required to limit hours for employees under the age of 16, but not for individuals who are 18 or older
• May hire youths aged 16 or 17 for any job not deemed dangerous by the FLSA
• Must be aware of the list of dangerous jobs and duties outlined by the FLSA and should not assign minor employees to such tasks
• Companies should pay attention to school hours and may hire minors to work during off-hours or during summer breaks and vacations
• Maintain records on all minor employees documenting the age of the employee, date-of-hire, hours scheduled, hours worked, and compensation paid for work performed
• Should not require the minor employee to work more than three hours on school days or more than 18 hours on a school week.

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If you would like to know more about labor laws and the employment of minors, contact the San Antonio employment lawyers of Melton & Kumler, LLP at 1-800-681-6932 today.