8 min
How to Plan For the DOL Turning Up the Heat on Child Labor Enforcement Efforts Fisher Phillips Wage and Hour Podcast
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With summertime quickly approaching, many summer hires include those under the age of 18. The Department of Labor has increased its enforcement efforts, making it crucial for employers to re-familiarize themselves with the federal laws outlining child labor restrictions. In this episode, we discuss the largest areas of risk for employers in the hiring of minors, including limitations on hours worked, applicable state child labor laws, and hazardous occupation restrictions.
With summertime quickly approaching, many summer hires include those under the age of 18. The Department of Labor has increased its enforcement efforts, making it crucial for employers to re-familiarize themselves with the federal laws outlining child labor restrictions. In this episode, we discuss the largest areas of risk for employers in the hiring of minors, including limitations on hours worked, applicable state child labor laws, and hazardous occupation restrictions.
8 min